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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,486.63, 52,907.64 and 33,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,486.63, 52,907.64 and 33,089.18 is: 45,487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,486.63 : 52,907.64 = 33,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,486.63/52,907.64 = 33,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,486.63x = 52,907.64 × 33,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,486.63x = 1,750,670,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,670,158.80/38,486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,487.75

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