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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.40, 57,006.60 and 16,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.40, 57,006.60 and 16,944.40 is: 25,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.40 : 57,006.60 = 16,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.40/57,006.60 = 16,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.40x = 57,006.60 × 16,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.40x = 965,942,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,942,633.04/38,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,416.60

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