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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.78, 52,841.15 and 30,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.78, 52,841.15 and 30,239.68 is: 41,780.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.78 : 52,841.15 = 30,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.78/52,841.15 = 30,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.78x = 52,841.15 × 30,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.78x = 1,597,899,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,899,466.83/38,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,780.85

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