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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,475.70, 57,670.35 and 16,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,475.70, 57,670.35 and 16,285.30 is: 24,409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,475.70 : 57,670.35 = 16,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,475.70/57,670.35 = 16,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,475.70x = 57,670.35 × 16,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,475.70x = 939,178,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,178,950.86/38,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.67

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