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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,905.92, 58,217.13 and 33,701.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,905.92, 58,217.13 and 33,701.67 is: 50,429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,905.92 : 58,217.13 = 33,701.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,905.92/58,217.13 = 33,701.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,905.92x = 58,217.13 × 33,701.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,905.92x = 1,962,014,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,014,503.61/38,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,429.72

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