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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,363.60, 52,879.56 and 33,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,363.60, 52,879.56 and 33,179.60 is: 45,734.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,363.60 : 52,879.56 = 33,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,363.60/52,879.56 = 33,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,363.60x = 52,879.56 × 33,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,363.60x = 1,754,522,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,522,648.98/38,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,734.05

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