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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,462.85, 53,059.73 and 33,148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,462.85, 53,059.73 and 33,148.53 is: 45,728.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,462.85 : 53,059.73 = 33,148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,462.85/53,059.73 = 33,148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,462.85x = 53,059.73 × 33,148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,462.85x = 1,758,851,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,851,885.95/38,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,728.59

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