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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,654.80, 58,003.80 and 16,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,654.80, 58,003.80 and 16,464.40 is: 24,705.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,654.80 : 58,003.80 = 16,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,654.80/58,003.80 = 16,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,654.80x = 58,003.80 × 16,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,654.80x = 954,997,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,997,764.72/38,654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.80

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