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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.03, 57,996.08 and 16,473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.03, 57,996.08 and 16,473.50 is: 24,712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.03 : 57,996.08 = 16,473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.03/57,996.08 = 16,473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.03x = 57,996.08 × 16,473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.03x = 955,398,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,398,341.51/38,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.82

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