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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.82, 57,489.33 and 14,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.82, 57,489.33 and 14,307.44 is: 21,460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.82 : 57,489.33 = 14,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.82/57,489.33 = 14,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.82x = 57,489.33 × 14,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.82x = 822,524,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,524,852.17/38,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,460.26

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