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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,462.55, 57,593.10 and 30,926.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,462.55, 57,593.10 and 30,926.05 is: 46,308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,462.55 : 57,593.10 = 30,926.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,462.55/57,593.10 = 30,926.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,462.55x = 57,593.10 × 30,926.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,462.55x = 1,781,127,090.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,127,090.26/38,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,308.09

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