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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,258.32, 57,398.64 and 16,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,258.32, 57,398.64 and 16,060 is: 24,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,258.32 : 57,398.64 = 16,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,258.32/57,398.64 = 16,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,258.32x = 57,398.64 × 16,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,258.32x = 921,822,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,822,158.40/38,258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,094.68

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