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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,506.70, 57,716.85 and 16,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,506.70, 57,716.85 and 16,316.30 is: 24,456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,506.70 : 57,716.85 = 16,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,506.70/57,716.85 = 16,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,506.70x = 57,716.85 × 16,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,506.70x = 941,725,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,725,439.66/38,506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.15

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