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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.60, 58,168.62 and 30,893.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.60, 58,168.62 and 30,893.73 is: 46,445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.60 : 58,168.62 = 30,893.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.60/58,168.62 = 30,893.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.60x = 58,168.62 × 30,893.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.60x = 1,797,045,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,045,640.75/38,691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,445.37

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