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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,502.89, 57,781.98 and 16,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,502.89, 57,781.98 and 16,322.48 is: 24,495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,502.89 : 57,781.98 = 16,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,502.89/57,781.98 = 16,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,502.89x = 57,781.98 × 16,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,502.89x = 943,145,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,145,212.91/38,502.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.44

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