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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,746.08, 53,471.34 and 30,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,746.08, 53,471.34 and 30,348 is: 41,881.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,746.08 : 53,471.34 = 30,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,746.08/53,471.34 = 30,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,746.08x = 53,471.34 × 30,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,746.08x = 1,622,748,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,748,226.32/38,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,881.61

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