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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.31, 57,394.91 and 16,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.31, 57,394.91 and 16,059.98 is: 24,099.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.31 : 57,394.91 = 16,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.31/57,394.91 = 16,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.31x = 57,394.91 × 16,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.31x = 921,760,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,760,859.88/38,248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.39

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