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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,991.29, 53,744.51 and 30,478.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,991.29, 53,744.51 and 30,478.39 is: 42,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,991.29 : 53,744.51 = 30,478.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,991.29/53,744.51 = 30,478.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,991.29x = 53,744.51 × 30,478.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,991.29x = 1,638,045,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,045,715.02/38,991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,010.55

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