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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,545.28, 57,826.08 and 14,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,545.28, 57,826.08 and 14,853.44 is: 22,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,545.28 : 57,826.08 = 14,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,545.28/57,826.08 = 14,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,545.28x = 57,826.08 × 14,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,545.28x = 858,916,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,916,209.72/38,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,283.30

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