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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,499.70, 57,753.33 and 16,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,499.70, 57,753.33 and 16,005.73 is: 24,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,499.70 : 57,753.33 = 16,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,499.70/57,753.33 = 16,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,499.70x = 57,753.33 × 16,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,499.70x = 924,384,206.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,384,206.58/38,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.17

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