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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,190.14, 57,246.12 and 16,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,190.14, 57,246.12 and 16,016.36 is: 24,008.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,190.14 : 57,246.12 = 16,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,190.14/57,246.12 = 16,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,190.14x = 57,246.12 × 16,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,190.14x = 916,874,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,874,466.52/38,190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.15

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