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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.60, 53,391.14 and 29,702.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.60, 53,391.14 and 29,702.07 is: 41,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.60 : 53,391.14 = 29,702.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.60/53,391.14 = 29,702.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.60x = 53,391.14 × 29,702.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.60x = 1,585,827,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,827,229.15/38,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,008.60

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