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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,902.23, 58,356.96 and 30,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,902.23, 58,356.96 and 30,146.94 is: 45,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,902.23 : 58,356.96 = 30,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,902.23/58,356.96 = 30,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,902.23x = 58,356.96 × 30,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,902.23x = 1,759,283,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,283,771.70/38,902.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,223.21

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