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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.40, 52,988.70 and 33,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.40, 52,988.70 and 33,063.08 is: 45,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.40 : 52,988.70 = 33,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.40/52,988.70 = 33,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.40x = 52,988.70 × 33,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.40x = 1,751,969,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,969,627.20/38,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,651.08

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