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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.36, 58,110.48 and 29,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.36, 58,110.48 and 29,363.76 is: 44,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.36 : 58,110.48 = 29,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.36/58,110.48 = 29,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.36x = 58,110.48 × 29,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.36x = 1,706,342,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,342,188.20/38,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,060.38

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