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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,580.89, 57,865.36 and 14,884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,580.89, 57,865.36 and 14,884.98 is: 22,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,580.89 : 57,865.36 = 14,884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,580.89/57,865.36 = 14,884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,580.89x = 57,865.36 × 14,884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,580.89x = 861,324,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,324,726.29/38,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,325.16

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