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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,999.40, 58,556.70 and 30,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,999.40, 58,556.70 and 30,244.20 is: 45,410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,999.40 : 58,556.70 = 30,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,999.40/58,556.70 = 30,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,999.40x = 58,556.70 × 30,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,999.40x = 1,771,000,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,000,546.14/38,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,410.97

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