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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,706.32, 57,977.46 and 29,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,706.32, 57,977.46 and 29,242.08 is: 43,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,706.32 : 57,977.46 = 29,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,706.32/57,977.46 = 29,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,706.32x = 57,977.46 × 29,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,706.32x = 1,695,381,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,381,523.52/38,706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,801.16

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