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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,638.31, 53,346.47 and 29,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,638.31, 53,346.47 and 29,669.72 is: 40,963.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,638.31 : 53,346.47 = 29,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,638.31/53,346.47 = 29,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,638.31x = 53,346.47 × 29,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,638.31x = 1,582,774,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,774,412.81/38,638.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,963.87

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