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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,376.40, 52,987.32 and 33,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,376.40, 52,987.32 and 33,062.08 is: 45,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,376.40 : 52,987.32 = 33,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,376.40/52,987.32 = 33,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,376.40x = 52,987.32 × 33,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,376.40x = 1,751,871,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,871,012.83/38,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,649.70

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