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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,430.71, 57,663.88 and 16,249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,430.71, 57,663.88 and 16,249.26 is: 24,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,430.71 : 57,663.88 = 16,249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,430.71/57,663.88 = 16,249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,430.71x = 57,663.88 × 16,249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,430.71x = 936,995,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,995,378.73/38,430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.42

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