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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.26, 57,438.92 and 14,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.26, 57,438.92 and 14,601.08 is: 21,901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.26 : 57,438.92 = 14,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.26/57,438.92 = 14,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.26x = 57,438.92 × 14,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.26x = 838,669,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,669,905.83/38,292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,901.82

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