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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,530.20, 57,794.06 and 16,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,530.20, 57,794.06 and 16,329.30 is: 24,493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,530.20 : 57,794.06 = 16,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,530.20/57,794.06 = 16,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,530.20x = 57,794.06 × 16,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,530.20x = 943,736,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,736,543.96/38,530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.42

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