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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,729.73, 53,098.96 and 38,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,729.73, 53,098.96 and 38,029.89 is: 52,139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,729.73 : 53,098.96 = 38,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,729.73/53,098.96 = 38,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,729.73x = 53,098.96 × 38,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,729.73x = 2,019,347,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,347,512.84/38,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,139.47

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