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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,433.21, 57,652.79 and 14,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,433.21, 57,652.79 and 14,752.14 is: 22,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,433.21 : 57,652.79 = 14,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,433.21/57,652.79 = 14,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,433.21x = 57,652.79 × 14,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,433.21x = 850,501,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,501,955.71/38,433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,129.35

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