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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,557.16, 57,844.26 and 16,389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,557.16, 57,844.26 and 16,389.48 is: 24,587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,557.16 : 57,844.26 = 16,389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,557.16/57,844.26 = 16,389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,557.16x = 57,844.26 × 16,389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,557.16x = 948,037,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,037,342.38/38,557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,587.84

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