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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,821.08, 58,231.60 and 30,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,821.08, 58,231.60 and 30,993.24 is: 46,489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,821.08 : 58,231.60 = 30,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,821.08/58,231.60 = 30,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,821.08x = 58,231.60 × 30,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,821.08x = 1,804,785,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,785,954.38/38,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,489.84

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