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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,580.22, 53,258.90 and 29,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,580.22, 53,258.90 and 29,023.74 is: 40,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,580.22 : 53,258.90 = 29,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,580.22/53,258.90 = 29,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,580.22x = 53,258.90 × 29,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,580.22x = 1,545,772,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,772,466.29/38,580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,066.45

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