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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.25, 57,445.47 and 14,940.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.25, 57,445.47 and 14,940.09 is: 22,409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.25 : 57,445.47 = 14,940.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.25/57,445.47 = 14,940.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.25x = 57,445.47 × 14,940.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.25x = 858,240,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,240,491.89/38,297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,409.98

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