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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,340.59, 52,891.35 and 33,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,340.59, 52,891.35 and 33,026.18 is: 45,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,340.59 : 52,891.35 = 33,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,340.59/52,891.35 = 33,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,340.59x = 52,891.35 × 33,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,340.59x = 1,746,799,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,799,245.54/38,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,560.05

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