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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,230.08, 57,323.26 and 14,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,230.08, 57,323.26 and 14,829.20 is: 22,235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,230.08 : 57,323.26 = 14,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,230.08/57,323.26 = 14,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,230.08x = 57,323.26 × 14,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,230.08x = 850,058,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,058,087.19/38,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.32

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