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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,225.04, 57,359.40 and 14,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,225.04, 57,359.40 and 14,848.44 is: 22,281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,225.04 : 57,359.40 = 14,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,225.04/57,359.40 = 14,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,225.04x = 57,359.40 × 14,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,225.04x = 851,697,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,697,609.34/38,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.14

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