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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,646.88, 53,280.33 and 33,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,646.88, 53,280.33 and 33,041.83 is: 45,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,646.88 : 53,280.33 = 33,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,646.88/53,280.33 = 33,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,646.88x = 53,280.33 × 33,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,646.88x = 1,760,479,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,479,606.20/38,646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,552.96

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