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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,656.08, 58,005.99 and 16,467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,656.08, 58,005.99 and 16,467.14 is: 24,710.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,656.08 : 58,005.99 = 16,467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,656.08/58,005.99 = 16,467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,656.08x = 58,005.99 × 16,467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,656.08x = 955,192,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,192,758.17/38,656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.03

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