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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,177.40, 57,266.10 and 16,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,177.40, 57,266.10 and 16,015.80 is: 24,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,177.40 : 57,266.10 = 16,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,177.40/57,266.10 = 16,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,177.40x = 57,266.10 × 16,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,177.40x = 917,162,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,162,404.38/38,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.70

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