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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.17, 57,409.44 and 16,092.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.17, 57,409.44 and 16,092.82 is: 24,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.17 : 57,409.44 = 16,092.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.17/57,409.44 = 16,092.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.17x = 57,409.44 × 16,092.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.17x = 923,879,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,879,784.22/38,279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.31

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