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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,057.41, 53,858.92 and 33,410.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,057.41, 53,858.92 and 33,410.85 is: 46,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,057.41 : 53,858.92 = 33,410.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,057.41/53,858.92 = 33,410.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,057.41x = 53,858.92 × 33,410.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,057.41x = 1,799,472,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,472,541.02/39,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,072.50

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