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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.22, 57,461.40 and 16,124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.22, 57,461.40 and 16,124.94 is: 24,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.22 : 57,461.40 = 16,124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.22/57,461.40 = 16,124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.22x = 57,461.40 × 16,124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.22x = 926,561,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,561,627.32/38,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.39

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