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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,170.58, 52,558.08 and 33,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,170.58, 52,558.08 and 33,125.90 is: 45,611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,170.58 : 52,558.08 = 33,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,170.58/52,558.08 = 33,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,170.58x = 52,558.08 × 33,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,170.58x = 1,741,033,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,033,702.27/38,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,611.93

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