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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.62, 57,347.60 and 16,046.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.62, 57,347.60 and 16,046.10 is: 24,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.62 : 57,347.60 = 16,046.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.62/57,347.60 = 16,046.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.62x = 57,347.60 × 16,046.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.62x = 920,205,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,205,244.13/38,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,067.96

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