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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,251.09, 57,354.56 and 14,850.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,251.09, 57,354.56 and 14,850.19 is: 22,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,251.09 : 57,354.56 = 14,850.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,251.09/57,354.56 = 14,850.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,251.09x = 57,354.56 × 14,850.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,251.09x = 851,726,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,726,150.49/38,251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.72

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