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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,045.17, 57,084.09 and 14,688.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,045.17, 57,084.09 and 14,688.01 is: 22,038.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,045.17 : 57,084.09 = 14,688.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,045.17/57,084.09 = 14,688.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,045.17x = 57,084.09 × 14,688.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,045.17x = 838,451,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,451,684.76/38,045.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.32

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