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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.78, 58,017.56 and 16,474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.78, 58,017.56 and 16,474.86 is: 24,721.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.78 : 58,017.56 = 16,474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.78/58,017.56 = 16,474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.78x = 58,017.56 × 16,474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.78x = 955,831,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,831,096.17/38,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.62

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