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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,116.31, 52,571.57 and 33,392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,116.31, 52,571.57 and 33,392.39 is: 46,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,116.31 : 52,571.57 = 33,392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,116.31/52,571.57 = 33,392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,116.31x = 52,571.57 × 33,392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,116.31x = 1,755,489,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,489,938.53/38,116.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,056.14

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