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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,541.15, 57,819.96 and 16,364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,541.15, 57,819.96 and 16,364.97 is: 24,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,541.15 : 57,819.96 = 16,364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,541.15/57,819.96 = 16,364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,541.15x = 57,819.96 × 16,364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,541.15x = 946,221,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,221,910.80/38,541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.95

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