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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.54, 57,248.97 and 14,789.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.54, 57,248.97 and 14,789.50 is: 22,178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.54 : 57,248.97 = 14,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.54/57,248.97 = 14,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.54x = 57,248.97 × 14,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.54x = 846,683,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,683,641.82/38,176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,178.11

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