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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,239.28, 52,740.96 and 33,515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,239.28, 52,740.96 and 33,515.36 is: 46,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,239.28 : 52,740.96 = 33,515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,239.28/52,740.96 = 33,515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,239.28x = 52,740.96 × 33,515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,239.28x = 1,767,632,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,632,261.15/38,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,225.56

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