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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,393.46, 52,768.60 and 33,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,393.46, 52,768.60 and 33,889.86 is: 46,578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,393.46 : 52,768.60 = 33,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,393.46/52,768.60 = 33,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,393.46x = 52,768.60 × 33,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,393.46x = 1,788,320,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,320,381.67/38,393.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,578.78

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