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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,853.52, 58,059.09 and 29,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,853.52, 58,059.09 and 29,173.28 is: 43,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,853.52 : 58,059.09 = 29,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,853.52/58,059.09 = 29,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,853.52x = 58,059.09 × 29,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,853.52x = 1,693,774,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,774,270.73/38,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,593.85

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