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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,177.22, 57,271.96 and 14,494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,177.22, 57,271.96 and 14,494.75 is: 21,744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,177.22 : 57,271.96 = 14,494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,177.22/57,271.96 = 14,494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,177.22x = 57,271.96 × 14,494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,177.22x = 830,142,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,142,617.15/38,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,744.45

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