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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.40, 52,680.26 and 33,372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.40, 52,680.26 and 33,372.11 is: 46,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.40 : 52,680.26 = 33,372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.40/52,680.26 = 33,372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.40x = 52,680.26 × 33,372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.40x = 1,758,051,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,051,001.29/38,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,141.38

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