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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282.67, 57,365.53 and 16,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282.67, 57,365.53 and 16,083.91 is: 24,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282.67 : 57,365.53 = 16,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282.67/57,365.53 = 16,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282.67x = 57,365.53 × 16,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282.67x = 922,661,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,661,838.00/38,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,101.29

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