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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,274.46, 57,398.93 and 16,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,274.46, 57,398.93 and 16,083.70 is: 24,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,274.46 : 57,398.93 = 16,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,274.46/57,398.93 = 16,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,274.46x = 57,398.93 × 16,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,274.46x = 923,187,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,187,006.84/38,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,120.19

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