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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,204.83, 57,329.55 and 16,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,204.83, 57,329.55 and 16,016.50 is: 24,034.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,204.83 : 57,329.55 = 16,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,204.83/57,329.55 = 16,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,204.83x = 57,329.55 × 16,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,204.83x = 918,218,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,218,737.58/38,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.10

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