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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,519.08, 53,127.06 and 33,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,519.08, 53,127.06 and 33,150.44 is: 45,722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,519.08 : 53,127.06 = 33,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,519.08/53,127.06 = 33,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,519.08x = 53,127.06 × 33,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,519.08x = 1,761,185,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,185,414.91/38,519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,722.42

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