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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.31, 56,989.82 and 33,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.31, 56,989.82 and 33,338.70 is: 49,986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.31 : 56,989.82 = 33,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.31/56,989.82 = 33,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.31x = 56,989.82 × 33,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.31x = 1,899,966,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,966,345.34/38,009.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,986.87

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