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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,535.15, 57,805.43 and 16,346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,535.15, 57,805.43 and 16,346.01 is: 24,520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,535.15 : 57,805.43 = 16,346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,535.15/57,805.43 = 16,346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,535.15x = 57,805.43 × 16,346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,535.15x = 944,888,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,888,055.10/38,535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,520.16

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