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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,356.67, 57,542.85 and 16,170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,356.67, 57,542.85 and 16,170.05 is: 24,258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,356.67 : 57,542.85 = 16,170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,356.67/57,542.85 = 16,170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,356.67x = 57,542.85 × 16,170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,356.67x = 930,470,761.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,470,761.64/38,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,258.38

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