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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.85, 53,381.82 and 29,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.85, 53,381.82 and 29,695.32 is: 40,999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.85 : 53,381.82 = 29,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.85/53,381.82 = 29,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.85x = 53,381.82 × 29,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.85x = 1,585,190,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,190,227.08/38,663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,999.29

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