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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.66, 53,381.54 and 29,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.66, 53,381.54 and 29,695.12 is: 40,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.66 : 53,381.54 = 29,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.66/53,381.54 = 29,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.66x = 53,381.54 × 29,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.66x = 1,585,171,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,171,236.08/38,663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,999.00

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