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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.28, 53,384.10 and 29,695.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,662.28, 53,384.10 and 29,695.58 is: 41,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,662.28 : 53,384.10 = 29,695.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,662.28/53,384.10 = 29,695.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,662.28x = 53,384.10 × 29,695.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,662.28x = 1,585,271,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,271,812.28/38,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,003.06

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