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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,117.66, 52,484.96 and 33,861.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,117.66, 52,484.96 and 33,861.31 is: 46,624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,117.66 : 52,484.96 = 33,861.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,117.66/52,484.96 = 33,861.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,117.66x = 52,484.96 × 33,861.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,117.66x = 1,777,209,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,209,454.34/38,117.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,624.31

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