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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,272.77, 52,786.97 and 33,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,272.77, 52,786.97 and 33,970.30 is: 46,852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,272.77 : 52,786.97 = 33,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,272.77/52,786.97 = 33,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,272.77x = 52,786.97 × 33,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,272.77x = 1,793,189,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,189,032.56/38,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,852.87

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