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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,425.26, 57,643.85 and 16,238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,425.26, 57,643.85 and 16,238.73 is: 24,360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,425.26 : 57,643.85 = 16,238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,425.26/57,643.85 = 16,238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,425.26x = 57,643.85 × 16,238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,425.26x = 936,062,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,062,916.31/38,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,360.61

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