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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,036.16, 56,955.84 and 33,804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,036.16, 56,955.84 and 33,804.48 is: 50,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,036.16 : 56,955.84 = 33,804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,036.16/56,955.84 = 33,804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,036.16x = 56,955.84 × 33,804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,036.16x = 1,925,362,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,362,554.16/38,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,619.27

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