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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,238.07, 61,888.20 and 30,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,238.07, 61,888.20 and 30,173.30 is: 45,282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,238.07 : 61,888.20 = 30,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,238.07/61,888.20 = 30,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,238.07x = 61,888.20 × 30,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,238.07x = 1,867,371,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,371,379.78/41,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,282.71

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