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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,295.15, 57,429.96 and 16,104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,295.15, 57,429.96 and 16,104.39 is: 24,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,295.15 : 57,429.96 = 16,104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,295.15/57,429.96 = 16,104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,295.15x = 57,429.96 × 16,104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,295.15x = 924,874,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,874,473.52/38,295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.22

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