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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,141.99, 52,617.25 and 33,099.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,141.99, 52,617.25 and 33,099.13 is: 45,660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,141.99 : 52,617.25 = 33,099.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,141.99/52,617.25 = 33,099.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,141.99x = 52,617.25 × 33,099.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,141.99x = 1,741,585,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,585,118.96/38,141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,660.57

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