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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,251.44, 57,399.60 and 16,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,251.44, 57,399.60 and 16,063.10 is: 24,104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,251.44 : 57,399.60 = 16,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,251.44/57,399.60 = 16,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,251.44x = 57,399.60 × 16,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,251.44x = 922,015,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,015,514.76/38,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,104.07

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