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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,949.91, 53,687.90 and 30,437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,949.91, 53,687.90 and 30,437.23 is: 41,954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,949.91 : 53,687.90 = 30,437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,949.91/53,687.90 = 30,437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,949.91x = 53,687.90 × 30,437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,949.91x = 1,634,110,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,110,808.33/38,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,954.17

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