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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,869.97, 58,304.69 and 33,588.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,869.97, 58,304.69 and 33,588.91 is: 50,383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,869.97 : 58,304.69 = 33,588.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,869.97/58,304.69 = 33,588.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,869.97x = 58,304.69 × 33,588.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,869.97x = 1,958,390,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,390,525.52/38,869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,383.12

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