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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,510.70, 57,769.86 and 16,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,510.70, 57,769.86 and 16,016.76 is: 24,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,510.70 : 57,769.86 = 16,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,510.70/57,769.86 = 16,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,510.70x = 57,769.86 × 16,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,510.70x = 925,285,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,285,982.85/38,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.72

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