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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,249.43, 57,396.60 and 16,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,249.43, 57,396.60 and 16,061.10 is: 24,101.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,249.43 : 57,396.60 = 16,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,249.43/57,396.60 = 16,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,249.43x = 57,396.60 × 16,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,249.43x = 921,852,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,852,532.26/38,249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,101.08

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