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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.62, 57,350.59 and 16,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.62, 57,350.59 and 16,048.10 is: 24,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.62 : 57,350.59 = 16,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.62/57,350.59 = 16,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.62x = 57,350.59 × 16,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.62x = 920,368,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,368,003.38/38,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,070.96

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