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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.70, 58,015.08 and 16,488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.70, 58,015.08 and 16,488.24 is: 24,733.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.70 : 58,015.08 = 16,488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.70/58,015.08 = 16,488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.70x = 58,015.08 × 16,488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.70x = 956,566,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,566,562.66/38,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.65

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