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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,535.63, 53,149.95 and 33,166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,535.63, 53,149.95 and 33,166.95 is: 45,745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,535.63 : 53,149.95 = 33,166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,535.63/53,149.95 = 33,166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,535.63x = 53,149.95 × 33,166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,535.63x = 1,762,821,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,821,734.15/38,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,745.24

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