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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,552.19, 57,820.26 and 14,851.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,552.19, 57,820.26 and 14,851.59 is: 22,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,552.19 : 57,820.26 = 14,851.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,552.19/57,820.26 = 14,851.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,552.19x = 57,820.26 × 14,851.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,552.19x = 858,722,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,722,634.08/38,552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.29

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