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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.54, 52,652.70 and 33,115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.54, 52,652.70 and 33,115.86 is: 45,692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.54 : 52,652.70 = 33,115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.54/52,652.70 = 33,115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.54x = 52,652.70 × 33,115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.54x = 1,743,639,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,639,441.82/38,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,692.21

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