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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,993.19, 53,779.98 and 33,624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,993.19, 53,779.98 and 33,624.51 is: 46,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,993.19 : 53,779.98 = 33,624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,993.19/53,779.98 = 33,624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,993.19x = 53,779.98 × 33,624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,993.19x = 1,808,325,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,325,475.31/38,993.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,375.42

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