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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.40, 57,309.28 and 14,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.40, 57,309.28 and 14,849.28 is: 22,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.40 : 57,309.28 = 14,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.40/57,309.28 = 14,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.40x = 57,309.28 × 14,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.40x = 851,001,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,001,545.32/38,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.80

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