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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.55, 52,595.82 and 33,203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.55, 52,595.82 and 33,203.94 is: 45,658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.55 : 52,595.82 = 33,203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.55/52,595.82 = 33,203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.55x = 52,595.82 × 33,203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.55x = 1,746,388,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,388,254.30/38,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,658.94

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