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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,393.28, 57,562.66 and 14,680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,393.28, 57,562.66 and 14,680.84 is: 22,010.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,393.28 : 57,562.66 = 14,680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,393.28/57,562.66 = 14,680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,393.28x = 57,562.66 × 14,680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,393.28x = 845,068,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,068,201.43/38,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.84

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