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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,956.33, 58,484.72 and 33,445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,956.33, 58,484.72 and 33,445.09 is: 50,210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,956.33 : 58,484.72 = 33,445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,956.33/58,484.72 = 33,445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,956.33x = 58,484.72 × 33,445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,956.33x = 1,956,026,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,026,724.02/38,956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,210.75

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