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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.80, 57,421.68 and 16,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.80, 57,421.68 and 16,075.76 is: 24,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.80 : 57,421.68 = 16,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.80/57,421.68 = 16,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.80x = 57,421.68 × 16,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.80x = 923,097,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,097,146.48/38,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,118.25

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