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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,755.67, 58,083.92 and 33,737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,755.67, 58,083.92 and 33,737.51 is: 50,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,755.67 : 58,083.92 = 33,737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,755.67/58,083.92 = 33,737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,755.67x = 58,083.92 × 33,737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,755.67x = 1,959,606,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,606,934.88/38,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,563.11

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