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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,585.82, 53,266.61 and 29,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,585.82, 53,266.61 and 29,029.34 is: 40,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,585.82 : 53,266.61 = 29,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,585.82/53,266.61 = 29,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,585.82x = 53,266.61 × 29,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,585.82x = 1,546,294,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,294,438.45/38,585.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,074.16

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