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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,214.48, 57,329.93 and 16,015.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,214.48, 57,329.93 and 16,015.07 is: 24,026.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,214.48 : 57,329.93 = 16,015.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,214.48/57,329.93 = 16,015.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,214.48x = 57,329.93 × 16,015.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,214.48x = 918,142,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,142,612.84/38,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.04

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