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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,516.64, 57,763.49 and 16,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,516.64, 57,763.49 and 16,329.66 is: 24,489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,516.64 : 57,763.49 = 16,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,516.64/57,763.49 = 16,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,516.64x = 57,763.49 × 16,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,516.64x = 943,258,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,258,070.47/38,516.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.63

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