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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.29, 57,362.12 and 16,040.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.29, 57,362.12 and 16,040.71 is: 24,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.29 : 57,362.12 = 16,040.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.29/57,362.12 = 16,040.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.29x = 57,362.12 × 16,040.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.29x = 920,128,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,128,936.85/38,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.17

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