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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.26, 57,135.86 and 14,404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.26, 57,135.86 and 14,404.82 is: 21,601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.26 : 57,135.86 = 14,404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.26/57,135.86 = 14,404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.26x = 57,135.86 × 14,404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.26x = 823,031,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,031,778.85/38,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.17

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