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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,280.18, 57,410.94 and 16,093.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,280.18, 57,410.94 and 16,093.82 is: 24,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,280.18 : 57,410.94 = 16,093.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,280.18/57,410.94 = 16,093.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,280.18x = 57,410.94 × 16,093.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,280.18x = 923,961,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,961,334.39/38,280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,136.81

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