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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,444.36, 57,668.98 and 16,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,444.36, 57,668.98 and 16,253.60 is: 24,381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,444.36 : 57,668.98 = 16,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,444.36/57,668.98 = 16,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,444.36x = 57,668.98 × 16,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,444.36x = 937,328,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,328,533.33/38,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.43

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