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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,156.43, 52,645.14 and 30,064.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,156.43, 52,645.14 and 30,064.99 is: 41,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,156.43 : 52,645.14 = 30,064.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,156.43/52,645.14 = 30,064.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,156.43x = 52,645.14 × 30,064.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,156.43x = 1,582,775,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,775,607.65/38,156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,481.23

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