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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,140.58, 52,615.31 and 33,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,140.58, 52,615.31 and 33,097.73 is: 45,658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,140.58 : 52,615.31 = 33,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,140.58/52,615.31 = 33,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,140.58x = 52,615.31 × 33,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,140.58x = 1,741,446,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,446,895.68/38,140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,658.63

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