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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,906.92, 58,218.63 and 33,702.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,906.92, 58,218.63 and 33,702.67 is: 50,431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906.92 : 58,218.63 = 33,702.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906.92/58,218.63 = 33,702.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906.92x = 58,218.63 × 33,702.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906.92x = 1,962,123,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,123,274.74/38,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,431.22

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