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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,471.06, 57,709.02 and 16,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,471.06, 57,709.02 and 16,281.52 is: 24,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,471.06 : 57,709.02 = 16,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,471.06/57,709.02 = 16,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,471.06x = 57,709.02 × 16,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,471.06x = 939,590,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,590,563.31/38,471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.31

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