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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.74, 56,996.66 and 14,618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.74, 56,996.66 and 14,618.76 is: 21,921.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.74 : 56,996.66 = 14,618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.74/56,996.66 = 14,618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.74x = 56,996.66 × 14,618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.74x = 833,220,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,220,493.34/38,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.81

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