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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.30, 57,033.45 and 16,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.30, 57,033.45 and 16,954.20 is: 25,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.30 : 57,033.45 = 16,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.30/57,033.45 = 16,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.30x = 57,033.45 × 16,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.30x = 966,956,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,956,517.99/38,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.30

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