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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,499.40, 57,749.10 and 29,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,499.40, 57,749.10 and 29,168.20 is: 43,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,499.40 : 57,749.10 = 29,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,499.40/57,749.10 = 29,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,499.40x = 57,749.10 × 29,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,499.40x = 1,684,437,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,437,298.62/38,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,752.30

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