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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,655.80, 58,005.30 and 16,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,655.80, 58,005.30 and 16,465.40 is: 24,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,655.80 : 58,005.30 = 16,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,655.80/58,005.30 = 16,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,655.80x = 58,005.30 × 16,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,655.80x = 955,080,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,080,466.62/38,655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.30

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