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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,268.52, 57,411.12 and 16,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,268.52, 57,411.12 and 16,069.24 is: 24,107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,268.52 : 57,411.12 = 16,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,268.52/57,411.12 = 16,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,268.52x = 57,411.12 × 16,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,268.52x = 922,553,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,553,065.95/38,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.36

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