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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,461.05, 57,697.52 and 16,274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,461.05, 57,697.52 and 16,274.55 is: 24,414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,461.05 : 57,697.52 = 16,274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,461.05/57,697.52 = 16,274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,461.05x = 57,697.52 × 16,274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,461.05x = 939,001,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,001,092.74/38,461.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,414.34

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