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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,192.58, 57,292.38 and 16,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,192.58, 57,292.38 and 16,012.68 is: 24,020.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,192.58 : 57,292.38 = 16,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,192.58/57,292.38 = 16,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,192.58x = 57,292.38 × 16,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,192.58x = 917,404,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,404,547.38/38,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.49

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