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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,202.83, 57,326.55 and 16,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,202.83, 57,326.55 and 16,014.50 is: 24,031.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,202.83 : 57,326.55 = 16,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,202.83/57,326.55 = 16,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,202.83x = 57,326.55 × 16,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,202.83x = 918,056,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,056,034.98/38,202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.10

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