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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.44, 57,310.32 and 14,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.44, 57,310.32 and 14,852.24 is: 22,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.44 : 57,310.32 = 14,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.44/57,310.32 = 14,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.44x = 57,310.32 × 14,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.44x = 851,186,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,186,627.12/38,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,268.71

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