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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,089.42, 52,663.74 and 33,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,089.42, 52,663.74 and 33,360.16 is: 46,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,089.42 : 52,663.74 = 33,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,089.42/52,663.74 = 33,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,089.42x = 52,663.74 × 33,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,089.42x = 1,756,870,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,870,792.60/38,089.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,124.90

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