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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,078.69, 57,117.62 and 14,688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,078.69, 57,117.62 and 14,688.72 is: 22,032.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,078.69 : 57,117.62 = 14,688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,078.69/57,117.62 = 14,688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,078.69x = 57,117.62 × 14,688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,078.69x = 838,984,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,984,763.97/38,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.92

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