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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,488.64, 57,688.14 and 16,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,488.64, 57,688.14 and 16,294.64 is: 24,422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,488.64 : 57,688.14 = 16,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,488.64/57,688.14 = 16,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,488.64x = 57,688.14 × 16,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,488.64x = 940,007,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,007,473.57/38,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.98

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