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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,030.63, 57,062.34 and 14,673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,030.63, 57,062.34 and 14,673.47 is: 22,016.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,030.63 : 57,062.34 = 14,673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,030.63/57,062.34 = 14,673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,030.63x = 57,062.34 × 14,673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,030.63x = 837,302,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,302,248.81/38,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.53

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