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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.06, 58,295.37 and 30,130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.06, 58,295.37 and 30,130.70 is: 45,125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.06 : 58,295.37 = 30,130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.06/58,295.37 = 30,130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.06x = 58,295.37 × 30,130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.06x = 1,756,480,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,480,304.86/38,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,125.82

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