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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,469.80, 57,710.64 and 16,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,469.80, 57,710.64 and 16,283.32 is: 24,427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,469.80 : 57,710.64 = 16,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,469.80/57,710.64 = 16,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,469.80x = 57,710.64 × 16,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,469.80x = 939,720,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,720,818.52/38,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.49

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