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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,370.52, 52,845.42 and 33,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,370.52, 52,845.42 and 33,063.40 is: 45,536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,370.52 : 52,845.42 = 33,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,370.52/52,845.42 = 33,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,370.52x = 52,845.42 × 33,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,370.52x = 1,747,249,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,249,259.63/38,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,536.24

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