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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.16, 57,361.93 and 16,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.16, 57,361.93 and 16,040.58 is: 24,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.16 : 57,361.93 = 16,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.16/57,361.93 = 16,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.16x = 57,361.93 × 16,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.16x = 920,118,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,118,758.97/38,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,065.99

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