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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.74, 57,067.47 and 14,674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.74, 57,067.47 and 14,674.86 is: 22,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.74 : 57,067.47 = 14,674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.74/57,067.47 = 14,674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.74x = 57,067.47 × 14,674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.74x = 837,457,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,457,132.80/38,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.16

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