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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,127.60, 57,223.80 and 30,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,127.60, 57,223.80 and 30,740.40 is: 46,136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,127.60 : 57,223.80 = 30,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,127.60/57,223.80 = 30,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,127.60x = 57,223.80 × 30,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,127.60x = 1,759,082,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,082,501.52/38,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,136.72

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