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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,522.79, 52,957.35 and 33,125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,522.79, 52,957.35 and 33,125.46 is: 45,537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,522.79 : 52,957.35 = 33,125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,522.79/52,957.35 = 33,125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,522.79x = 52,957.35 × 33,125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,522.79x = 1,754,236,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,236,579.13/38,522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,537.63

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