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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,106.21, 52,557.68 and 33,382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,106.21, 52,557.68 and 33,382.29 is: 46,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,106.21 : 52,557.68 = 33,382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,106.21/52,557.68 = 33,382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,106.21x = 52,557.68 × 33,382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,106.21x = 1,754,495,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,495,548.58/38,106.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,042.25

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