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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.85, 57,364.97 and 16,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.85, 57,364.97 and 16,038.44 is: 24,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.85 : 57,364.97 = 16,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.85/57,364.97 = 16,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.85x = 57,364.97 × 16,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.85x = 920,044,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,044,342.62/38,237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,061.09

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