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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,221.92, 57,355.02 and 16,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,221.92, 57,355.02 and 16,033.32 is: 24,059.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,221.92 : 57,355.02 = 16,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,221.92/57,355.02 = 16,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,221.92x = 57,355.02 × 16,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,221.92x = 919,591,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,591,389.27/38,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,059.27

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