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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.06, 57,050.44 and 14,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.06, 57,050.44 and 14,331.50 is: 21,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.06 : 57,050.44 = 14,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.06/57,050.44 = 14,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.06x = 57,050.44 × 14,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.06x = 817,618,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,618,345.03/38,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,493.05

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