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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,658.20, 57,992.70 and 16,471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,658.20, 57,992.70 and 16,471.40 is: 24,709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,658.20 : 57,992.70 = 16,471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,658.20/57,992.70 = 16,471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,658.20x = 57,992.70 × 16,471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,658.20x = 955,220,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,220,958.78/38,658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.40

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