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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.42, 56,997.08 and 14,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.42, 56,997.08 and 14,315.68 is: 21,458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.42 : 56,997.08 = 14,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.42/56,997.08 = 14,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.42x = 56,997.08 × 14,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.42x = 815,951,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,951,958.21/38,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,458.63

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