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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.33, 58,483.22 and 33,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.33, 58,483.22 and 33,444.09 is: 50,209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.33 : 58,483.22 = 33,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.33/58,483.22 = 33,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.33x = 58,483.22 × 33,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.33x = 1,955,917,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,917,905.95/38,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,209.25

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