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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,357.67, 57,544.34 and 16,171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,357.67, 57,544.34 and 16,171.05 is: 24,259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,357.67 : 57,544.34 = 16,171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,357.67/57,544.34 = 16,171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,357.67x = 57,544.34 × 16,171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,357.67x = 930,552,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,552,318.50/38,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.88

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