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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.74, 52,677.92 and 33,370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.74, 52,677.92 and 33,370.42 is: 46,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.74 : 52,677.92 = 33,370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.74/52,677.92 = 33,370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.74x = 52,677.92 × 33,370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.74x = 1,757,884,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,884,266.86/38,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,139.01

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