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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,541.67, 57,777.45 and 14,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,541.67, 57,777.45 and 14,834.08 is: 22,237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,541.67 : 57,777.45 = 14,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,541.67/57,777.45 = 14,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,541.67x = 57,777.45 × 14,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,541.67x = 857,075,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,075,315.50/38,541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.63

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