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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.07, 57,436.74 and 14,607.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.07, 57,436.74 and 14,607.27 is: 21,907.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.07 : 57,436.74 = 14,607.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.07/57,436.74 = 14,607.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.07x = 57,436.74 × 14,607.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.07x = 838,993,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,993,969.10/38,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.52

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