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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.20, 58,016.70 and 16,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.20, 58,016.70 and 16,487.40 is: 24,733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.20 : 58,016.70 = 16,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.20/58,016.70 = 16,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.20x = 58,016.70 × 16,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.20x = 956,544,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,544,539.58/38,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.40

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