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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,651.34, 57,908.82 and 33,853.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,651.34, 57,908.82 and 33,853.98 is: 50,721.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,651.34 : 57,908.82 = 33,853.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,651.34/57,908.82 = 33,853.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,651.34x = 57,908.82 × 33,853.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,651.34x = 1,960,444,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,444,034.10/38,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,721.24

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