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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.67, 58,429.42 and 30,739.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.67, 58,429.42 and 30,739.55 is: 46,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.67 : 58,429.42 = 30,739.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.67/58,429.42 = 30,739.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.67x = 58,429.42 × 30,739.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.67x = 1,796,093,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,093,708.57/38,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,097.81

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