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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,725.84, 53,471.76 and 29,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,725.84, 53,471.76 and 29,759.20 is: 41,090.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,725.84 : 53,471.76 = 29,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,725.84/53,471.76 = 29,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,725.84x = 53,471.76 × 29,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,725.84x = 1,591,276,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,276,800.19/38,725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,090.83

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