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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,914.75, 58,220.34 and 29,581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,914.75, 58,220.34 and 29,581.75 is: 44,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,914.75 : 58,220.34 = 29,581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,914.75/58,220.34 = 29,581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,914.75x = 58,220.34 × 29,581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,914.75x = 1,722,259,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,259,542.80/38,914.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,257.24

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