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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,293.84, 57,444.87 and 16,109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,293.84, 57,444.87 and 16,109.47 is: 24,165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,293.84 : 57,444.87 = 16,109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,293.84/57,444.87 = 16,109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,293.84x = 57,444.87 × 16,109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,293.84x = 925,406,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,406,122.69/38,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.93

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