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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,362.12, 52,957.74 and 33,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,362.12, 52,957.74 and 33,238.06 is: 45,884.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,362.12 : 52,957.74 = 33,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,362.12/52,957.74 = 33,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,362.12x = 52,957.74 × 33,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,362.12x = 1,760,212,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,212,539.58/38,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,884.13

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