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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,290.29, 57,376.97 and 16,091.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,290.29, 57,376.97 and 16,091.54 is: 24,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,290.29 : 57,376.97 = 16,091.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,290.29/57,376.97 = 16,091.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,290.29x = 57,376.97 × 16,091.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,290.29x = 923,283,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,283,440.49/38,290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,112.73

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