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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.34, 57,098.52 and 14,366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.34, 57,098.52 and 14,366.84 is: 21,553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.34 : 57,098.52 = 14,366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.34/57,098.52 = 14,366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.34x = 57,098.52 × 14,366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.34x = 820,325,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,325,015.58/38,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.85

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