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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,485.59, 57,734.43 and 16,299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,485.59, 57,734.43 and 16,299.09 is: 24,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,485.59 : 57,734.43 = 16,299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,485.59/57,734.43 = 16,299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,485.59x = 57,734.43 × 16,299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,485.59x = 941,018,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,018,670.67/38,485.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.20

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