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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,410.36, 57,575.97 and 14,711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,410.36, 57,575.97 and 14,711.45 is: 22,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,410.36 : 57,575.97 = 14,711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,410.36/57,575.97 = 14,711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,410.36x = 57,575.97 × 14,711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,410.36x = 847,026,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,026,003.86/38,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.02

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