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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,590.22, 57,903.96 and 33,602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,590.22, 57,903.96 and 33,602.06 is: 50,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,590.22 : 57,903.96 = 33,602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,590.22/57,903.96 = 33,602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,590.22x = 57,903.96 × 33,602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,590.22x = 1,945,692,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,692,338.16/38,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,419.31

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