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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,429.48, 52,817.96 and 33,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,429.48, 52,817.96 and 33,925.88 is: 46,628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,429.48 : 52,817.96 = 33,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,429.48/52,817.96 = 33,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,429.48x = 52,817.96 × 33,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,429.48x = 1,791,895,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,895,772.80/38,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,628.16

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