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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.97, 57,063.93 and 14,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.97, 57,063.93 and 14,670.94 is: 22,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.97 : 57,063.93 = 14,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.97/57,063.93 = 14,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.97x = 57,063.93 × 14,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.97x = 837,181,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,181,493.19/38,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,002.16

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