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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,154.54, 52,644.42 and 33,109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,154.54, 52,644.42 and 33,109.86 is: 45,683.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,154.54 : 52,644.42 = 33,109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,154.54/52,644.42 = 33,109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,154.54x = 52,644.42 × 33,109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,154.54x = 1,743,049,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,049,375.98/38,154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,683.93

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