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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.05, 57,410.55 and 16,111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.05, 57,410.55 and 16,111.99 is: 24,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.05 : 57,410.55 = 16,111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.05/57,410.55 = 16,111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.05x = 57,410.55 × 16,111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.05x = 924,998,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,998,207.49/38,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,153.25

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