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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,052.42, 57,094.97 and 14,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,052.42, 57,094.97 and 14,695.26 is: 22,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,052.42 : 57,094.97 = 14,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,052.42/57,094.97 = 14,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,052.42x = 57,094.97 × 14,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,052.42x = 839,025,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,025,355.37/38,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.20

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