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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,902.24, 53,687.64 and 29,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,902.24, 53,687.64 and 29,325.24 is: 40,470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,902.24 : 53,687.64 = 29,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,902.24/53,687.64 = 29,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,902.24x = 53,687.64 × 29,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,902.24x = 1,574,403,038.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,403,038.00/38,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,470.75

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