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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.08, 57,604.80 and 33,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.08, 57,604.80 and 33,382.08 is: 50,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.08 : 57,604.80 = 33,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.08/57,604.80 = 33,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.08x = 57,604.80 × 33,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.08x = 1,922,968,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,968,041.98/38,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,268.31

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