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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,622.72, 57,940.02 and 16,430.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,622.72, 57,940.02 and 16,430.15 is: 24,647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,622.72 : 57,940.02 = 16,430.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,622.72/57,940.02 = 16,430.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,622.72x = 57,940.02 × 16,430.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,622.72x = 951,962,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,962,929.90/38,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.74

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