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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282.34, 57,389.49 and 14,903.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282.34, 57,389.49 and 14,903.31 is: 22,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282.34 : 57,389.49 = 14,903.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282.34/57,389.49 = 14,903.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282.34x = 57,389.49 × 14,903.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282.34x = 855,293,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,293,360.21/38,282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,341.72

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