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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,014.73, 57,005.67 and 14,624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,014.73, 57,005.67 and 14,624.75 is: 21,930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,014.73 : 57,005.67 = 14,624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,014.73/57,005.67 = 14,624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,014.73x = 57,005.67 × 14,624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,014.73x = 833,693,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,693,672.33/38,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.81

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