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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,527.63, 57,768.38 and 16,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,527.63, 57,768.38 and 16,011.16 is: 24,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,527.63 : 57,768.38 = 16,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,527.63/57,768.38 = 16,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,527.63x = 57,768.38 × 16,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,527.63x = 924,938,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,938,610.69/38,527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.15

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