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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,515.04, 57,760.80 and 16,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,515.04, 57,760.80 and 16,328 is: 24,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,515.04 : 57,760.80 = 16,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,515.04/57,760.80 = 16,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,515.04x = 57,760.80 × 16,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,515.04x = 943,118,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,118,342.40/38,515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,487.01

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