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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.17, 57,394.73 and 16,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.17, 57,394.73 and 16,059.84 is: 24,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.17 : 57,394.73 = 16,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.17/57,394.73 = 16,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.17x = 57,394.73 × 16,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.17x = 921,750,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,750,180.64/38,248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.20

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