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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,138.94, 52,621.08 and 30,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,138.94, 52,621.08 and 30,047.48 is: 41,457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,138.94 : 52,621.08 = 30,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,138.94/52,621.08 = 30,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,138.94x = 52,621.08 × 30,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,138.94x = 1,581,130,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,130,945.18/38,138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,457.12

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