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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,272.38, 57,412.89 and 16,081.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,272.38, 57,412.89 and 16,081.62 is: 24,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,272.38 : 57,412.89 = 16,081.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,272.38/57,412.89 = 16,081.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,272.38x = 57,412.89 × 16,081.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,272.38x = 923,292,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,292,280.08/38,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,124.25

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