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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,693.80, 57,986.70 and 30,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,693.80, 57,986.70 and 30,809.80 is: 46,171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,693.80 : 57,986.70 = 30,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,693.80/57,986.70 = 30,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,693.80x = 57,986.70 × 30,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,693.80x = 1,786,558,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,558,629.66/38,693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,171.70

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