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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,204.96, 57,329.74 and 16,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,204.96, 57,329.74 and 16,016.62 is: 24,034.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,204.96 : 57,329.74 = 16,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,204.96/57,329.74 = 16,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,204.96x = 57,329.74 × 16,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,204.96x = 918,228,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,228,660.28/38,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.28

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