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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,651.60, 57,977.40 and 16,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,651.60, 57,977.40 and 16,441.04 is: 24,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,651.60 : 57,977.40 = 16,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,651.60/57,977.40 = 16,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,651.60x = 57,977.40 × 16,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,651.60x = 953,208,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,208,752.50/38,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.56

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