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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.46, 57,332 and 16,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.46, 57,332 and 16,018.14 is: 24,036.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.46 : 57,332 = 16,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.46/57,332 = 16,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.46x = 57,332 × 16,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.46x = 918,352,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,352,002.48/38,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.56

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