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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,590.80, 57,886.20 and 16,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,590.80, 57,886.20 and 16,404.90 is: 24,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,590.80 : 57,886.20 = 16,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,590.80/57,886.20 = 16,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,590.80x = 57,886.20 × 16,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,590.80x = 949,617,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,617,322.38/38,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.35

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