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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,194.26, 57,297.72 and 16,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,194.26, 57,297.72 and 16,009.30 is: 24,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,194.26 : 57,297.72 = 16,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,194.26/57,297.72 = 16,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,194.26x = 57,297.72 × 16,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,194.26x = 917,296,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,296,388.80/38,194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.60

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