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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,998.23, 58,511.97 and 29,219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,998.23, 58,511.97 and 29,219.91 is: 43,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,998.23 : 58,511.97 = 29,219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,998.23/58,511.97 = 29,219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,998.23x = 58,511.97 × 29,219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,998.23x = 1,709,714,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,714,497.32/38,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,840.82

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