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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.44, 57,308.58 and 16,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.44, 57,308.58 and 16,049.84 is: 24,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.44 : 57,308.58 = 16,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.44/57,308.58 = 16,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.44x = 57,308.58 × 16,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.44x = 919,793,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,793,539.63/38,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,071.16

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