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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,535.49, 52,974.98 and 33,138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,535.49, 52,974.98 and 33,138.05 is: 45,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,535.49 : 52,974.98 = 33,138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,535.49/52,974.98 = 33,138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,535.49x = 52,974.98 × 33,138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,535.49x = 1,755,487,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,487,535.99/38,535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,555.09

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