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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,807.42, 58,212.42 and 30,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,807.42, 58,212.42 and 30,366.14 is: 45,550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,807.42 : 58,212.42 = 30,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,807.42/58,212.42 = 30,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,807.42x = 58,212.42 × 30,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,807.42x = 1,767,686,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,686,588.78/38,807.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,550.22

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