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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,289.73, 57,399.58 and 16,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,289.73, 57,399.58 and 16,104.68 is: 24,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,289.73 : 57,399.58 = 16,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,289.73/57,399.58 = 16,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,289.73x = 57,399.58 × 16,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,289.73x = 924,401,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,401,868.03/38,289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.29

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