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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.98, 57,319.39 and 16,871.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.98, 57,319.39 and 16,871.49 is: 25,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.98 : 57,319.39 = 16,871.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.98/57,319.39 = 16,871.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.98x = 57,319.39 × 16,871.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.98x = 967,063,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,063,186.42/38,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,293.29

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