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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,548.98, 57,811.86 and 16,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,548.98, 57,811.86 and 16,362 is: 24,538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,548.98 : 57,811.86 = 16,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,548.98/57,811.86 = 16,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,548.98x = 57,811.86 × 16,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,548.98x = 945,917,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,917,653.32/38,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,538.07

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