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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,661.70, 57,992.55 and 29,902.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,661.70, 57,992.55 and 29,902.90 is: 44,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,661.70 : 57,992.55 = 29,902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,661.70/57,992.55 = 29,902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,661.70x = 57,992.55 × 29,902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,661.70x = 1,734,145,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,145,423.40/38,661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,854.35

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