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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,513.72, 57,774.36 and 16,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,513.72, 57,774.36 and 16,019.76 is: 24,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,513.72 : 57,774.36 = 16,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,513.72/57,774.36 = 16,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,513.72x = 57,774.36 × 16,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,513.72x = 925,531,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,531,381.35/38,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.21

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