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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.10, 53,380.79 and 29,694.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.10, 53,380.79 and 29,694.57 is: 40,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.10 : 53,380.79 = 29,694.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.10/53,380.79 = 29,694.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.10x = 53,380.79 × 29,694.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.10x = 1,585,119,456.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,119,456.84/38,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,998.25

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