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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,546.70, 57,798.45 and 16,356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,546.70, 57,798.45 and 16,356.30 is: 24,525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,546.70 : 57,798.45 = 16,356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,546.70/57,798.45 = 16,356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,546.70x = 57,798.45 × 16,356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,546.70x = 945,368,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,368,787.74/38,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.28

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