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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,369.52, 52,844.04 and 33,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,369.52, 52,844.04 and 33,062.40 is: 45,534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369.52 : 52,844.04 = 33,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369.52/52,844.04 = 33,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369.52x = 52,844.04 × 33,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369.52x = 1,747,150,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,150,788.10/38,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,534.86

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