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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,195.39, 57,295.80 and 16,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,195.39, 57,295.80 and 16,005.53 is: 24,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,195.39 : 57,295.80 = 16,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,195.39/57,295.80 = 16,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,195.39x = 57,295.80 × 16,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,195.39x = 917,049,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,049,359.30/38,195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.43

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