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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,143.10, 52,608.48 and 33,419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,143.10, 52,608.48 and 33,419.18 is: 46,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,143.10 : 52,608.48 = 33,419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,143.10/52,608.48 = 33,419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,143.10x = 52,608.48 × 33,419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,143.10x = 1,758,132,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,132,262.65/38,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,093.06

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