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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,847.40, 58,271.10 and 29,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,847.40, 58,271.10 and 29,005.90 is: 43,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,847.40 : 58,271.10 = 29,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,847.40/58,271.10 = 29,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,847.40x = 58,271.10 × 29,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,847.40x = 1,690,205,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,205,699.49/38,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,508.85

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