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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,239, 57,347.54 and 16,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,239, 57,347.54 and 16,057.36 is: 24,081.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,239 : 57,347.54 = 16,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,239/57,347.54 = 16,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,239x = 57,347.54 × 16,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,239x = 920,850,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,850,094.89/38,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,081.44

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