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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,150.08, 57,179.04 and 16,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,150.08, 57,179.04 and 16,216 is: 24,304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,150.08 : 57,179.04 = 16,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,150.08/57,179.04 = 16,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,150.08x = 57,179.04 × 16,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,150.08x = 927,215,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,215,312.64/38,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,304.41

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