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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,179.17, 57,285.77 and 14,807.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,179.17, 57,285.77 and 14,807.43 is: 22,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,179.17 : 57,285.77 = 14,807.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,179.17/57,285.77 = 14,807.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,179.17x = 57,285.77 × 14,807.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,179.17x = 848,254,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,254,955.23/38,179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,217.74

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