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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.74, 57,357.99 and 16,072.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.74, 57,357.99 and 16,072.74 is: 24,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.74 : 57,357.99 = 16,072.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.74/57,357.99 = 16,072.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.74x = 57,357.99 × 16,072.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.74x = 921,900,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,900,060.19/38,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.42

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