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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.40, 57,389.10 and 16,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.40, 57,389.10 and 16,097.80 is: 24,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.40 : 57,389.10 = 16,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.40/57,389.10 = 16,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.40x = 57,389.10 × 16,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.40x = 923,838,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,838,253.98/38,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,146.70

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