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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,577.23, 57,865.43 and 29,274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,577.23, 57,865.43 and 29,274.38 is: 43,911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,577.23 : 57,865.43 = 29,274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,577.23/57,865.43 = 29,274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,577.23x = 57,865.43 × 29,274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,577.23x = 1,693,974,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,974,804.53/38,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,911.27

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