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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,497.30, 57,767.55 and 16,306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,497.30, 57,767.55 and 16,306.90 is: 24,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,497.30 : 57,767.55 = 16,306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,497.30/57,767.55 = 16,306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,497.30x = 57,767.55 × 16,306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,497.30x = 942,009,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,009,661.10/38,497.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,469.50

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