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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.16, 56,944.52 and 33,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.16, 56,944.52 and 33,957.16 is: 50,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.16 : 56,944.52 = 33,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.16/56,944.52 = 33,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.16x = 56,944.52 × 33,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.16x = 1,933,674,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,674,176.76/38,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,663.30

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