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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.64, 57,078.86 and 14,684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.64, 57,078.86 and 14,684.48 is: 22,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.64 : 57,078.86 = 14,684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.64/57,078.86 = 14,684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.64x = 57,078.86 × 14,684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.64x = 838,173,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,173,378.09/38,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.05

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