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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,655.58, 58,005.24 and 16,466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,655.58, 58,005.24 and 16,466.64 is: 24,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,655.58 : 58,005.24 = 16,466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,655.58/58,005.24 = 16,466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,655.58x = 58,005.24 × 16,466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,655.58x = 955,151,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,151,405.19/38,655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.28

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