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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,926.44, 53,744.31 and 29,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,926.44, 53,744.31 and 29,958.12 is: 41,362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,926.44 : 53,744.31 = 29,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,926.44/53,744.31 = 29,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,926.44x = 53,744.31 × 29,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,926.44x = 1,610,078,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,078,488.30/38,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,362.08

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