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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.60, 57,947.10 and 16,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,662.60, 57,947.10 and 16,429.30 is: 24,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,662.60 : 57,947.10 = 16,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,662.60/57,947.10 = 16,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,662.60x = 57,947.10 × 16,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,662.60x = 952,030,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,030,290.03/38,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.06

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