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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,904.63, 53,575.40 and 33,797.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,904.63, 53,575.40 and 33,797.81 is: 46,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904.63 : 53,575.40 = 33,797.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904.63/53,575.40 = 33,797.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904.63x = 53,575.40 × 33,797.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904.63x = 1,810,731,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,731,221.79/38,904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,542.82

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