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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,301.26, 57,451.46 and 14,944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,301.26, 57,451.46 and 14,944.10 is: 22,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,301.26 : 57,451.46 = 14,944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,301.26/57,451.46 = 14,944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,301.26x = 57,451.46 × 14,944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,301.26x = 858,560,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,560,363.39/38,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,415.98

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