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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,664.54, 58,018.65 and 16,475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,664.54, 58,018.65 and 16,475.58 is: 24,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664.54 : 58,018.65 = 16,475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664.54/58,018.65 = 16,475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664.54x = 58,018.65 × 16,475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664.54x = 955,890,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,890,909.57/38,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.68

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