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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,141.21, 52,616.17 and 33,098.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,141.21, 52,616.17 and 33,098.35 is: 45,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,141.21 : 52,616.17 = 33,098.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,141.21/52,616.17 = 33,098.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,141.21x = 52,616.17 × 33,098.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,141.21x = 1,741,508,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,508,244.83/38,141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,659.49

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