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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,304.01, 52,801.93 and 30,223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,304.01, 52,801.93 and 30,223.73 is: 41,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,304.01 : 52,801.93 = 30,223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,304.01/52,801.93 = 30,223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,304.01x = 52,801.93 × 30,223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,304.01x = 1,595,871,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,871,275.57/38,304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,663.29

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