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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,305.65, 57,445.71 and 16,114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,305.65, 57,445.71 and 16,114.89 is: 24,166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,305.65 : 57,445.71 = 16,114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,305.65/57,445.71 = 16,114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,305.65x = 57,445.71 × 16,114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,305.65x = 925,731,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,731,297.62/38,305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,166.96

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