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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,860.97, 58,007.64 and 33,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,860.97, 58,007.64 and 33,349.73 is: 49,781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,860.97 : 58,007.64 = 33,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,860.97/58,007.64 = 33,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,860.97x = 58,007.64 × 33,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,860.97x = 1,934,538,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,538,966.96/38,860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,781.03

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