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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,234.64, 57,293.52 and 16,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,234.64, 57,293.52 and 16,035.96 is: 24,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,234.64 : 57,293.52 = 16,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,234.64/57,293.52 = 16,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,234.64x = 57,293.52 × 16,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,234.64x = 918,756,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,756,594.98/38,234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.43

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