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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.78, 57,555.66 and 14,698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.78, 57,555.66 and 14,698.74 is: 22,032.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.78 : 57,555.66 = 14,698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.78/57,555.66 = 14,698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.78x = 57,555.66 × 14,698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.78x = 845,995,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,995,952.82/38,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.99

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