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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,179.17, 57,259.49 and 16,009.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,179.17, 57,259.49 and 16,009.14 is: 24,009.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,179.17 : 57,259.49 = 16,009.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,179.17/57,259.49 = 16,009.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,179.17x = 57,259.49 × 16,009.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,179.17x = 916,675,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,675,111.69/38,179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.82

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