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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,697.28, 58,045.92 and 30,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,697.28, 58,045.92 and 30,955.30 is: 46,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,697.28 : 58,045.92 = 30,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,697.28/58,045.92 = 30,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,697.28x = 58,045.92 × 30,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,697.28x = 1,796,828,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,828,867.38/38,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,432.95

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