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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,902.08, 53,571.91 and 33,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,902.08, 53,571.91 and 33,795.26 is: 46,539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,902.08 : 53,571.91 = 33,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,902.08/53,571.91 = 33,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,902.08x = 53,571.91 × 33,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,902.08x = 1,810,476,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,476,627.15/38,902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,539.33

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