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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,707.67, 57,979.47 and 29,243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,707.67, 57,979.47 and 29,243.42 is: 43,803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,707.67 : 57,979.47 = 29,243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,707.67/57,979.47 = 29,243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,707.67x = 57,979.47 × 29,243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,707.67x = 1,695,517,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,517,702.69/38,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,803.15

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