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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.38, 57,063.18 and 14,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.38, 57,063.18 and 14,670.44 is: 22,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.38 : 57,063.18 = 14,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.38/57,063.18 = 14,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.38x = 57,063.18 × 14,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.38x = 837,141,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,141,958.40/38,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.46

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