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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.81, 57,395.66 and 16,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.81, 57,395.66 and 16,060.48 is: 24,100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.81 : 57,395.66 = 16,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.81/57,395.66 = 16,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.81x = 57,395.66 × 16,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.81x = 921,801,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,801,602.69/38,248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.14

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