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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,026.61, 57,047.96 and 14,333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,026.61, 57,047.96 and 14,333.66 is: 21,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,026.61 : 57,047.96 = 14,333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,026.61/57,047.96 = 14,333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,026.61x = 57,047.96 × 14,333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,026.61x = 817,706,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,706,026.86/38,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,503.52

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