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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.08, 57,405.84 and 14,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.08, 57,405.84 and 14,879.36 is: 22,327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.08 : 57,405.84 = 14,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.08/57,405.84 = 14,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.08x = 57,405.84 × 14,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.08x = 854,162,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,162,159.46/38,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.49

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