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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,067.30, 57,100.95 and 16,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,067.30, 57,100.95 and 16,999.20 is: 25,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,067.30 : 57,100.95 = 16,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,067.30/57,100.95 = 16,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,067.30x = 57,100.95 × 16,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,067.30x = 970,670,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,670,469.24/38,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,498.80

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