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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,664.34, 53,382.50 and 29,695.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,664.34, 53,382.50 and 29,695.82 is: 40,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664.34 : 53,382.50 = 29,695.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664.34/53,382.50 = 29,695.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664.34x = 53,382.50 × 29,695.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664.34x = 1,585,237,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,237,111.15/38,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,999.98

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