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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.40, 57,917.10 and 16,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.40, 57,917.10 and 16,419.20 is: 24,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.40 : 57,917.10 = 16,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.40/57,917.10 = 16,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.40x = 57,917.10 × 16,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.40x = 950,952,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,952,448.32/38,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.80

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