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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,679.28, 53,407.56 and 29,712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,679.28, 53,407.56 and 29,712.58 is: 41,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,679.28 : 53,407.56 = 29,712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,679.28/53,407.56 = 29,712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,679.28x = 53,407.56 × 29,712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,679.28x = 1,586,876,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,876,399.10/38,679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,026.52

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