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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,530.62, 57,785.40 and 16,343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,530.62, 57,785.40 and 16,343.10 is: 24,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,530.62 : 57,785.40 = 16,343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,530.62/57,785.40 = 16,343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,530.62x = 57,785.40 × 16,343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,530.62x = 944,392,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,392,570.74/38,530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.18

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