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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,568.69, 53,247.06 and 30,090.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,568.69, 53,247.06 and 30,090.42 is: 41,542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,568.69 : 53,247.06 = 30,090.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,568.69/53,247.06 = 30,090.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,568.69x = 53,247.06 × 30,090.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,568.69x = 1,602,226,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,226,399.17/38,568.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,542.15

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