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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,346.04, 57,526.32 and 14,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,346.04, 57,526.32 and 14,971 is: 22,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,346.04 : 57,526.32 = 14,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,346.04/57,526.32 = 14,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,346.04x = 57,526.32 × 14,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,346.04x = 861,226,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,226,536.72/38,346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.33

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