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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,226, 57,353.60 and 14,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,226, 57,353.60 and 14,854.28 is: 22,287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,226 : 57,353.60 = 14,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,226/57,353.60 = 14,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,226x = 57,353.60 × 14,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,226x = 851,946,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,946,433.41/38,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.09

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