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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,649.80, 57,996.30 and 16,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,649.80, 57,996.30 and 16,459.40 is: 24,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,649.80 : 57,996.30 = 16,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,649.80/57,996.30 = 16,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,649.80x = 57,996.30 × 16,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,649.80x = 954,584,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,584,300.22/38,649.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.30

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