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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,627.65, 57,836.10 and 29,239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,627.65, 57,836.10 and 29,239.21 is: 43,779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,627.65 : 57,836.10 = 29,239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,627.65/57,836.10 = 29,239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,627.65x = 57,836.10 × 29,239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,627.65x = 1,691,081,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,081,873.48/38,627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,779.05

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