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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,572.65, 53,281.08 and 29,604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,572.65, 53,281.08 and 29,604.74 is: 40,893.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,572.65 : 53,281.08 = 29,604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,572.65/53,281.08 = 29,604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,572.65x = 53,281.08 × 29,604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,572.65x = 1,577,372,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,372,253.91/38,572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,893.54

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