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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,544.59, 57,808.93 and 14,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,544.59, 57,808.93 and 14,844 is: 22,262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,544.59 : 57,808.93 = 14,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,544.59/57,808.93 = 14,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,544.59x = 57,808.93 × 14,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,544.59x = 858,115,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,115,756.92/38,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.94

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