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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.67, 57,346.31 and 16,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.67, 57,346.31 and 16,030.08 is: 24,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.67 : 57,346.31 = 16,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.67/57,346.31 = 16,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.67x = 57,346.31 × 16,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.67x = 919,265,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,265,856.85/38,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.28

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