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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.66, 57,302.94 and 14,832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.66, 57,302.94 and 14,832.66 is: 22,243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.66 : 57,302.94 = 14,832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.66/57,302.94 = 14,832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.66x = 57,302.94 × 14,832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.66x = 849,955,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,955,026.02/38,211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,243.34

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