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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,889.76, 53,554.92 and 33,782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,889.76, 53,554.92 and 33,782.94 is: 46,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,889.76 : 53,554.92 = 33,782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,889.76/53,554.92 = 33,782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,889.76x = 53,554.92 × 33,782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,889.76x = 1,809,242,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,242,381.29/38,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,522.34

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