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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.09, 57,353.96 and 16,080.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.09, 57,353.96 and 16,080.77 is: 24,105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.09 : 57,353.96 = 16,080.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.09/57,353.96 = 16,080.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.09x = 57,353.96 × 16,080.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.09x = 922,295,758.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,295,758.95/38,261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,105.32

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