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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,357.92, 57,544.71 and 16,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,357.92, 57,544.71 and 16,171.30 is: 24,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,357.92 : 57,544.71 = 16,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,357.92/57,544.71 = 16,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,357.92x = 57,544.71 × 16,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,357.92x = 930,572,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,572,768.82/38,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.25

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