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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,497.70, 57,750.34 and 16,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,497.70, 57,750.34 and 16,003.74 is: 24,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,497.70 : 57,750.34 = 16,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,497.70/57,750.34 = 16,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,497.70x = 57,750.34 × 16,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,497.70x = 924,221,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,221,426.27/38,497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.19

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