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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,299.67, 57,471.98 and 16,111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,299.67, 57,471.98 and 16,111.34 is: 24,176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,299.67 : 57,471.98 = 16,111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,299.67/57,471.98 = 16,111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,299.67x = 57,471.98 × 16,111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,299.67x = 925,950,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,950,548.48/38,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.46

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