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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,295.27, 57,465.38 and 16,106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,295.27, 57,465.38 and 16,106.94 is: 24,169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,295.27 : 57,465.38 = 16,106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,295.27/57,465.38 = 16,106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,295.27x = 57,465.38 × 16,106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,295.27x = 925,591,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,591,347.20/38,295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,169.86

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