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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,333.52, 57,466.26 and 14,976.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,333.52, 57,466.26 and 14,976.36 is: 22,451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,333.52 : 57,466.26 = 14,976.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,333.52/57,466.26 = 14,976.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,333.52x = 57,466.26 × 14,976.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,333.52x = 860,635,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,635,397.61/38,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.25

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