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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.38, 57,414.39 and 16,082.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.38, 57,414.39 and 16,082.62 is: 24,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.38 : 57,414.39 = 16,082.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.38/57,414.39 = 16,082.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.38x = 57,414.39 × 16,082.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.38x = 923,373,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,373,816.90/38,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.75

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