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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,479.20, 57,718.80 and 16,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,479.20, 57,718.80 and 16,285.20 is: 24,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,479.20 : 57,718.80 = 16,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,479.20/57,718.80 = 16,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,479.20x = 57,718.80 × 16,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,479.20x = 939,962,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,962,201.76/38,479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.80

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