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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,029.69, 56,946.12 and 33,797.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,029.69, 56,946.12 and 33,797.98 is: 50,609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,029.69 : 56,946.12 = 33,797.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,029.69/56,946.12 = 33,797.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,029.69x = 56,946.12 × 33,797.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,029.69x = 1,924,663,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,663,824.84/38,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,609.51

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