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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.92, 57,364.40 and 16,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.92, 57,364.40 and 16,083.16 is: 24,100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.92 : 57,364.40 = 16,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.92/57,364.40 = 16,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.92x = 57,364.40 × 16,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.92x = 922,600,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,600,720.30/38,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.17

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