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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,250.83, 57,398.42 and 16,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,250.83, 57,398.42 and 16,062.30 is: 24,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,250.83 : 57,398.42 = 16,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,250.83/57,398.42 = 16,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,250.83x = 57,398.42 × 16,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,250.83x = 921,950,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,950,681.72/38,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.76

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