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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,395.94, 57,554.40 and 14,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,395.94, 57,554.40 and 14,697.90 is: 22,031.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,395.94 : 57,554.40 = 14,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,395.94/57,554.40 = 14,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,395.94x = 57,554.40 × 14,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,395.94x = 845,928,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,928,788.20/38,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.73

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