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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,221.08, 57,316.86 and 14,844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,221.08, 57,316.86 and 14,844.36 is: 22,260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,221.08 : 57,316.86 = 14,844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,221.08/57,316.86 = 14,844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,221.08x = 57,316.86 × 14,844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,221.08x = 850,832,103.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,832,103.91/38,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,260.81

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