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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.16, 57,082.38 and 14,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.16, 57,082.38 and 14,682.28 is: 22,026.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.16 : 57,082.38 = 14,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.16/57,082.38 = 14,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.16x = 57,082.38 × 14,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.16x = 838,099,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,099,486.23/38,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,026.75

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