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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,166.54, 52,660.98 and 33,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,166.54, 52,660.98 and 33,121.86 is: 45,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,166.54 : 52,660.98 = 33,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,166.54/52,660.98 = 33,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,166.54x = 52,660.98 × 33,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,166.54x = 1,744,229,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,229,607.02/38,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,700.49

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