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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.93, 52,549.04 and 33,376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.93, 52,549.04 and 33,376.01 is: 46,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.93 : 52,549.04 = 33,376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.93/52,549.04 = 33,376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.93x = 52,549.04 × 33,376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.93x = 1,753,877,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,877,117.65/38,099.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,033.60

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