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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.58, 52,553.94 and 33,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.58, 52,553.94 and 33,122.90 is: 45,607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.58 : 52,553.94 = 33,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.58/52,553.94 = 33,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.58x = 52,553.94 × 33,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.58x = 1,740,738,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,738,899.23/38,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,607.79

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