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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,397.84, 53,003.88 and 30,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,397.84, 53,003.88 and 30,017.04 is: 41,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,397.84 : 53,003.88 = 30,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,397.84/53,003.88 = 30,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,397.84x = 53,003.88 × 30,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,397.84x = 1,591,019,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,019,586.12/38,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,435.13

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