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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,025.22, 56,997.61 and 14,322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,025.22, 56,997.61 and 14,322.51 is: 21,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,025.22 : 56,997.61 = 14,322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,025.22/56,997.61 = 14,322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,025.22x = 56,997.61 × 14,322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,025.22x = 816,348,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,348,865.87/38,025.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,468.62

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