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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,402.19, 52,893.23 and 33,366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,402.19, 52,893.23 and 33,366.51 is: 45,957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,402.19 : 52,893.23 = 33,366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,402.19/52,893.23 = 33,366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,402.19x = 52,893.23 × 33,366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,402.19x = 1,764,862,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,862,320.89/38,402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,957.34

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