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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.76, 57,388.98 and 14,887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.76, 57,388.98 and 14,887.64 is: 22,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.76 : 57,388.98 = 14,887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.76/57,388.98 = 14,887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.76x = 57,388.98 × 14,887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.76x = 854,386,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,386,474.21/38,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.12

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