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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,869.44, 53,665.65 and 29,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,869.44, 53,665.65 and 29,901.12 is: 41,283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,869.44 : 53,665.65 = 29,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,869.44/53,665.65 = 29,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,869.44x = 53,665.65 × 29,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,869.44x = 1,604,663,040.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,663,040.53/38,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,283.41

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