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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,524.29, 52,959.41 and 33,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,524.29, 52,959.41 and 33,126.96 is: 45,539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,524.29 : 52,959.41 = 33,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,524.29/52,959.41 = 33,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,524.29x = 52,959.41 × 33,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,524.29x = 1,754,384,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,384,091.06/38,524.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,539.69

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