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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,450.02, 57,682.72 and 16,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,450.02, 57,682.72 and 16,263.30 is: 24,398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,450.02 : 57,682.72 = 16,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,450.02/57,682.72 = 16,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,450.02x = 57,682.72 × 16,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,450.02x = 938,111,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,111,380.18/38,450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.20

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