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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,291.64, 57,437.43 and 14,934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,291.64, 57,437.43 and 14,934.48 is: 22,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,291.64 : 57,437.43 = 14,934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,291.64/57,437.43 = 14,934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,291.64x = 57,437.43 × 14,934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,291.64x = 857,798,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,798,149.59/38,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.71

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