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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,982.18, 58,458.60 and 30,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,982.18, 58,458.60 and 30,759.06 is: 46,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,982.18 : 58,458.60 = 30,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,982.18/58,458.60 = 30,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,982.18x = 58,458.60 × 30,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,982.18x = 1,798,131,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,131,584.92/38,982.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,127.01

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