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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,253.51, 52,658.82 and 33,187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,253.51, 52,658.82 and 33,187.95 is: 45,685.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,253.51 : 52,658.82 = 33,187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,253.51/52,658.82 = 33,187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,253.51x = 52,658.82 × 33,187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,253.51x = 1,747,638,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,638,285.22/38,253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,685.70

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