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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,436.21, 57,657.30 and 14,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,436.21, 57,657.30 and 14,755.14 is: 22,133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,436.21 : 57,657.30 = 14,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,436.21/57,657.30 = 14,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,436.21x = 57,657.30 × 14,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,436.21x = 850,741,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,741,533.52/38,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.86

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