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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,507.04, 57,748.80 and 16,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,507.04, 57,748.80 and 16,320 is: 24,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,507.04 : 57,748.80 = 16,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,507.04/57,748.80 = 16,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,507.04x = 57,748.80 × 16,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,507.04x = 942,460,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,460,416/38,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.02

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