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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,499.12, 57,738.66 and 16,301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,499.12, 57,738.66 and 16,301.08 is: 24,447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,499.12 : 57,738.66 = 16,301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,499.12/57,738.66 = 16,301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,499.12x = 57,738.66 × 16,301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,499.12x = 941,202,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,202,515.75/38,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.38

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