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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.38, 57,362.27 and 16,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.38, 57,362.27 and 16,040.80 is: 24,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.38 : 57,362.27 = 16,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.38/57,362.27 = 16,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.38x = 57,362.27 × 16,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.38x = 920,136,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,136,477.01/38,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.31

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