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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.78, 53,772.21 and 29,978.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.78, 53,772.21 and 29,978.46 is: 41,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.78 : 53,772.21 = 29,978.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.78/53,772.21 = 29,978.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.78x = 53,772.21 × 29,978.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.78x = 1,612,008,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,008,046.60/38,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,390.02

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