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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.88, 58,011.68 and 16,476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.88, 58,011.68 and 16,476.48 is: 24,714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.88 : 58,011.68 = 16,476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.88/58,011.68 = 16,476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.88x = 58,011.68 × 16,476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.88x = 955,828,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,828,285.29/38,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.45

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