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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282.17, 57,364.78 and 16,083.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282.17, 57,364.78 and 16,083.41 is: 24,100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282.17 : 57,364.78 = 16,083.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282.17/57,364.78 = 16,083.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282.17x = 57,364.78 × 16,083.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282.17x = 922,621,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,621,092.68/38,282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.54

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