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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,157.93, 52,647.21 and 30,066.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,157.93, 52,647.21 and 30,066.49 is: 41,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,157.93 : 52,647.21 = 30,066.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,157.93/52,647.21 = 30,066.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,157.93x = 52,647.21 × 30,066.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,157.93x = 1,582,916,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,916,812.99/38,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,483.30

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