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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,384.42, 52,951.73 and 33,070.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,384.42, 52,951.73 and 33,070.01 is: 45,620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,384.42 : 52,951.73 = 33,070.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,384.42/52,951.73 = 33,070.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,384.42x = 52,951.73 × 33,070.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,384.42x = 1,751,113,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,113,810.51/38,384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,620.44

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