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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,392.83, 57,549.78 and 14,694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,392.83, 57,549.78 and 14,694.82 is: 22,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,392.83 : 57,549.78 = 14,694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,392.83/57,549.78 = 14,694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,392.83x = 57,549.78 × 14,694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,392.83x = 845,683,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,683,514.27/38,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.12

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