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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.12, 57,375.07 and 16,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.12, 57,375.07 and 16,069.93 is: 24,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.12 : 57,375.07 = 16,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.12/57,375.07 = 16,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.12x = 57,375.07 × 16,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.12x = 922,013,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,013,175.03/38,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,101.06

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