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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.88, 57,363.02 and 16,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.88, 57,363.02 and 16,041.30 is: 24,067.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.88 : 57,363.02 = 16,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.88/57,363.02 = 16,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.88x = 57,363.02 × 16,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.88x = 920,177,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,177,332.52/38,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,067.07

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