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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.84, 57,256.82 and 14,798.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.84, 57,256.82 and 14,798.27 is: 22,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.84 : 57,256.82 = 14,798.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.84/57,256.82 = 14,798.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.84x = 57,256.82 × 14,798.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.84x = 847,301,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,301,950.85/38,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.05

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