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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.89, 57,315.78 and 16,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.89, 57,315.78 and 16,030.30 is: 24,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.89 : 57,315.78 = 16,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.89/57,315.78 = 16,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.89x = 57,315.78 × 16,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.89x = 918,789,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,789,148.13/38,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.67

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