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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.70, 56,976.48 and 14,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.70, 56,976.48 and 14,301.97 is: 21,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.70 : 56,976.48 = 14,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.70/56,976.48 = 14,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.70x = 56,976.48 × 14,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.70x = 814,875,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,875,765.22/38,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,438.06

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