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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.97, 57,326.84 and 30,342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.97, 57,326.84 and 30,342.91 is: 45,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.97 : 57,326.84 = 30,342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.97/57,326.84 = 30,342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.97x = 57,326.84 × 30,342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.97x = 1,739,463,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,463,146.70/38,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,547.64

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