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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,897.92, 58,279.68 and 30,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,897.92, 58,279.68 and 30,630.72 is: 45,893.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,897.92 : 58,279.68 = 30,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,897.92/58,279.68 = 30,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,897.92x = 58,279.68 × 30,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,897.92x = 1,785,148,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,148,559.77/38,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,893.16

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