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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,708.21, 53,355.60 and 29,133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,708.21, 53,355.60 and 29,133.71 is: 40,158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,708.21 : 53,355.60 = 29,133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,708.21/53,355.60 = 29,133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,708.21x = 53,355.60 × 29,133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,708.21x = 1,554,446,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,446,310.50/38,708.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,158.06

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