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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,561.44, 57,803.28 and 29,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,561.44, 57,803.28 and 29,308 is: 43,932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,561.44 : 57,803.28 = 29,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,561.44/57,803.28 = 29,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,561.44x = 57,803.28 × 29,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,561.44x = 1,694,098,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,098,530.24/38,561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,932.45

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