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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.10, 57,207.30 and 33,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.10, 57,207.30 and 33,837.10 is: 50,658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.10 : 57,207.30 = 33,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.10/57,207.30 = 33,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.10x = 57,207.30 × 33,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.10x = 1,935,729,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,729,130.83/38,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,658.82

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