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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.02, 53,380.67 and 29,694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.02, 53,380.67 and 29,694.50 is: 40,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.02 : 53,380.67 = 29,694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.02/53,380.67 = 29,694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.02x = 53,380.67 × 29,694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.02x = 1,585,112,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,112,305.32/38,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,998.15

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