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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,143.98, 52,619.94 and 33,101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,143.98, 52,619.94 and 33,101.10 is: 45,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,143.98 : 52,619.94 = 33,101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,143.98/52,619.94 = 33,101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,143.98x = 52,619.94 × 33,101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,143.98x = 1,741,777,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,777,895.93/38,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,663.24

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