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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,283.76, 52,802.15 and 33,981.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,283.76, 52,802.15 and 33,981.30 is: 46,868.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,283.76 : 52,802.15 = 33,981.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,283.76/52,802.15 = 33,981.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,283.76x = 52,802.15 × 33,981.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,283.76x = 1,794,285,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,285,699.80/38,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,868.06

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