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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,299.26, 57,448.46 and 14,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,299.26, 57,448.46 and 14,942.10 is: 22,412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,299.26 : 57,448.46 = 14,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,299.26/57,448.46 = 14,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,299.26x = 57,448.46 × 14,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,299.26x = 858,400,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,400,634.17/38,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,412.98

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