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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,515.64, 57,761.99 and 16,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,515.64, 57,761.99 and 16,328.66 is: 24,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,515.64 : 57,761.99 = 16,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,515.64/57,761.99 = 16,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,515.64x = 57,761.99 × 16,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,515.64x = 943,175,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,175,813.99/38,515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,488.13

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