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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,657.71, 53,318.08 and 33,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,657.71, 53,318.08 and 33,289.44 is: 45,913.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,657.71 : 53,318.08 = 33,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,657.71/53,318.08 = 33,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,657.71x = 53,318.08 × 33,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,657.71x = 1,774,929,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,929,025.08/38,657.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,913.97

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