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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.40, 57,420.24 and 16,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.40, 57,420.24 and 16,076.80 is: 24,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.40 : 57,420.24 = 16,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.40/57,420.24 = 16,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.40x = 57,420.24 × 16,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.40x = 923,133,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,133,714.43/38,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,124.50

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