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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,202.95, 57,326.74 and 16,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,202.95, 57,326.74 and 16,014.62 is: 24,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,202.95 : 57,326.74 = 16,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,202.95/57,326.74 = 16,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,202.95x = 57,326.74 × 16,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,202.95x = 918,066,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,066,060.22/38,202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.29

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