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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,513.04, 57,757.80 and 16,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,513.04, 57,757.80 and 16,326 is: 24,484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,513.04 : 57,757.80 = 16,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,513.04/57,757.80 = 16,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,513.04x = 57,757.80 × 16,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,513.04x = 942,953,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,953,842.80/38,513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,484.01

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