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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.90, 57,265.35 and 16,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.90, 57,265.35 and 16,015.30 is: 24,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.90 : 57,265.35 = 16,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.90/57,265.35 = 16,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.90x = 57,265.35 × 16,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.90x = 917,121,759.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,121,759.86/38,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.95

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