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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.80, 57,008.70 and 31,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.80, 57,008.70 and 31,093.80 is: 46,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.80 : 57,008.70 = 31,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.80/57,008.70 = 31,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.80x = 57,008.70 × 31,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.80x = 1,772,617,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,617,116.06/38,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,640.70

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