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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.54, 57,541.94 and 16,164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.54, 57,541.94 and 16,164.56 is: 24,265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.54 : 57,541.94 = 16,164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.54/57,541.94 = 16,164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.54x = 57,541.94 × 16,164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.54x = 930,140,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,140,356.22/38,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,265.03

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