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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,359.98, 57,526.41 and 14,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,359.98, 57,526.41 and 14,674.14 is: 22,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,359.98 : 57,526.41 = 14,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,359.98/57,526.41 = 14,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,359.98x = 57,526.41 × 14,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,359.98x = 844,150,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,150,594.04/38,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.02

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