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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.89, 52,678.18 and 33,370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.89, 52,678.18 and 33,370.61 is: 46,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.89 : 52,678.18 = 33,370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.89/52,678.18 = 33,370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.89x = 52,678.18 × 33,370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.89x = 1,757,902,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,902,778.61/38,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,139.31

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