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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.67, 57,539.85 and 16,168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.67, 57,539.85 and 16,168.05 is: 24,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.67 : 57,539.85 = 16,168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.67/57,539.85 = 16,168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.67x = 57,539.85 × 16,168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.67x = 930,307,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,307,171.79/38,354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.38

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