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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,152.08, 57,182.04 and 16,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,152.08, 57,182.04 and 16,218 is: 24,307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,152.08 : 57,182.04 = 16,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,152.08/57,182.04 = 16,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,152.08x = 57,182.04 × 16,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,152.08x = 927,378,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,378,324.72/38,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,307.41

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