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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,145.73, 58,644.78 and 30,337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,145.73, 58,644.78 and 30,337.58 is: 45,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,145.73 : 58,644.78 = 30,337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,145.73/58,644.78 = 30,337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,145.73x = 58,644.78 × 30,337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,145.73x = 1,779,140,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,140,704.83/39,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,449.16

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