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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,087.92, 52,661.67 and 33,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,087.92, 52,661.67 and 33,358.66 is: 46,122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,087.92 : 52,661.67 = 33,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,087.92/52,661.67 = 33,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,087.92x = 52,661.67 × 33,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,087.92x = 1,756,722,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,722,744.56/38,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,122.83

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