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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,257.25, 57,376.76 and 16,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,257.25, 57,376.76 and 16,071.04 is: 24,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,257.25 : 57,376.76 = 16,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,257.25/57,376.76 = 16,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,257.25x = 57,376.76 × 16,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,257.25x = 922,104,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,104,196.40/38,257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.73

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