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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,002.28, 56,725.12 and 33,513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,002.28, 56,725.12 and 33,513.34 is: 50,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,002.28 : 56,725.12 = 33,513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,002.28/56,725.12 = 33,513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,002.28x = 56,725.12 × 33,513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,002.28x = 1,901,048,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,048,233.10/38,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,024.58

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