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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,247.93, 57,394.37 and 16,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,247.93, 57,394.37 and 16,059.60 is: 24,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,247.93 : 57,394.37 = 16,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,247.93/57,394.37 = 16,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,247.93x = 57,394.37 × 16,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,247.93x = 921,730,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,730,544.15/38,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.83

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