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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,695.91, 58,043.86 and 30,953.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,695.91, 58,043.86 and 30,953.93 is: 46,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,695.91 : 58,043.86 = 30,953.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,695.91/58,043.86 = 30,953.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,695.91x = 58,043.86 × 30,953.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,695.91x = 1,796,685,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,685,211.77/38,695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,430.89

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