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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,635.73, 53,264.96 and 33,030.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,635.73, 53,264.96 and 33,030.69 is: 45,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,635.73 : 53,264.96 = 33,030.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,635.73/53,264.96 = 33,030.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,635.73x = 53,264.96 × 33,030.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,635.73x = 1,759,378,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,378,381.62/38,635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,537.60

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