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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,165.16, 56,941.52 and 33,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,165.16, 56,941.52 and 33,955.18 is: 50,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,165.16 : 56,941.52 = 33,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,165.16/56,941.52 = 33,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,165.16x = 56,941.52 × 33,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,165.16x = 1,933,459,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,459,561.07/38,165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,660.33

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