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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.66, 57,251.42 and 14,794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.66, 57,251.42 and 14,794.03 is: 22,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.66 : 57,251.42 = 14,794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.66/57,251.42 = 14,794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.66x = 57,251.42 × 14,794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.66x = 846,979,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,979,225.02/38,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,191.02

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