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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,462.55, 57,699.77 and 16,276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,462.55, 57,699.77 and 16,276.05 is: 24,416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,462.55 : 57,699.77 = 16,276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,462.55/57,699.77 = 16,276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,462.55x = 57,699.77 × 16,276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,462.55x = 939,124,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,124,260.13/38,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.59

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