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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,605.62, 57,893.85 and 16,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,605.62, 57,893.85 and 16,429.44 is: 24,637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,605.62 : 57,893.85 = 16,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,605.62/57,893.85 = 16,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,605.62x = 57,893.85 × 16,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,605.62x = 951,163,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,163,534.94/38,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.96

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