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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.20, 57,995.70 and 16,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.20, 57,995.70 and 16,473.40 is: 24,712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.20 : 57,995.70 = 16,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.20/57,995.70 = 16,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.20x = 57,995.70 × 16,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.20x = 955,386,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,386,364.38/38,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.40

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