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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,668.40, 58,002.60 and 30,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,668.40, 58,002.60 and 30,892.40 is: 46,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,668.40 : 58,002.60 = 30,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,668.40/58,002.60 = 30,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,668.40x = 58,002.60 × 30,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,668.40x = 1,791,839,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,839,520.24/38,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,338.60

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