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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.34, 57,420.90 and 14,906.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.34, 57,420.90 and 14,906.46 is: 22,363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.34 : 57,420.90 = 14,906.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.34/57,420.90 = 14,906.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.34x = 57,420.90 × 14,906.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.34x = 855,942,349.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,942,349.01/38,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.93

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