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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.65, 57,346.18 and 14,859.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.65, 57,346.18 and 14,859.05 is: 22,285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.65 : 57,346.18 = 14,859.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.65/57,346.18 = 14,859.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.65x = 57,346.18 × 14,859.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.65x = 852,109,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,109,432.05/38,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,285.73

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