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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,482.20, 59,223.30 and 33,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,482.20, 59,223.30 and 33,338.20 is: 50,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,482.20 : 59,223.30 = 33,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,482.20/59,223.30 = 33,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,482.20x = 59,223.30 × 33,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,482.20x = 1,974,398,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,398,220.06/39,482.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,007.30

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