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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.84, 52,590.71 and 33,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.84, 52,590.71 and 33,200.24 is: 45,653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.84 : 52,590.71 = 33,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.84/52,590.71 = 33,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.84x = 52,590.71 × 33,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.84x = 1,746,024,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,024,408.25/38,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,653.86

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