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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.59, 53,380.09 and 29,694.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,662.59, 53,380.09 and 29,694.07 is: 40,997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,662.59 : 53,380.09 = 29,694.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,662.59/53,380.09 = 29,694.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,662.59x = 53,380.09 × 29,694.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,662.59x = 1,585,072,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,072,129.07/38,662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,997.57

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