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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,190.76, 57,292.48 and 16,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,190.76, 57,292.48 and 16,005.80 is: 24,011.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,190.76 : 57,292.48 = 16,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,190.76/57,292.48 = 16,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,190.76x = 57,292.48 × 16,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,190.76x = 917,011,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,011,976.38/38,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.36

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