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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,142.21, 52,617.54 and 33,099.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,142.21, 52,617.54 and 33,099.35 is: 45,660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,142.21 : 52,617.54 = 33,099.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,142.21/52,617.54 = 33,099.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,142.21x = 52,617.54 × 33,099.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,142.21x = 1,741,606,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,606,372.60/38,142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,660.87

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