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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.20, 57,240.60 and 33,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.20, 57,240.60 and 33,629.20 is: 50,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.20 : 57,240.60 = 33,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.20/57,240.60 = 33,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.20x = 57,240.60 × 33,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.20x = 1,924,955,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,955,585.52/38,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,342.48

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