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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,671.44, 57,966.66 and 16,194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,671.44, 57,966.66 and 16,194.95 is: 24,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,671.44 : 57,966.66 = 16,194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,671.44/57,966.66 = 16,194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,671.44x = 57,966.66 × 16,194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,671.44x = 938,767,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,767,459.52/38,671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,275.47

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