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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,234.62, 57,349.09 and 16,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,234.62, 57,349.09 and 16,047.10 is: 24,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,234.62 : 57,349.09 = 16,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,234.62/57,349.09 = 16,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,234.62x = 57,349.09 × 16,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,234.62x = 920,286,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,286,582.14/38,234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.46

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