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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,464.56, 57,699.27 and 16,275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,464.56, 57,699.27 and 16,275.02 is: 24,413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,464.56 : 57,699.27 = 16,275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,464.56/57,699.27 = 16,275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,464.56x = 57,699.27 × 16,275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,464.56x = 939,056,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,056,484.74/38,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.55

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