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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,829.24, 58,204.98 and 33,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,829.24, 58,204.98 and 33,075 is: 49,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,829.24 : 58,204.98 = 33,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,829.24/58,204.98 = 33,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,829.24x = 58,204.98 × 33,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,829.24x = 1,925,129,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,129,713.50/38,829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,579.38

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