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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,468.81, 57,710.70 and 14,774.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,468.81, 57,710.70 and 14,774.63 is: 22,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,468.81 : 57,710.70 = 14,774.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,468.81/57,710.70 = 14,774.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,468.81x = 57,710.70 × 14,774.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,468.81x = 852,653,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,653,950.99/38,468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,164.81

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