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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,907.87, 58,306.59 and 29,989.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,907.87, 58,306.59 and 29,989.50 is: 44,941.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,907.87 : 58,306.59 = 29,989.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,907.87/58,306.59 = 29,989.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,907.87x = 58,306.59 × 29,989.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,907.87x = 1,748,585,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,585,480.81/38,907.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,941.69

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