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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,664.20, 58,001.70 and 16,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,664.20, 58,001.70 and 16,477.40 is: 24,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664.20 : 58,001.70 = 16,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664.20/58,001.70 = 16,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664.20x = 58,001.70 × 16,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664.20x = 955,717,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,717,211.58/38,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.40

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