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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,675.47, 58,029.75 and 16,191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,675.47, 58,029.75 and 16,191.41 is: 24,294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,675.47 : 58,029.75 = 16,191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,675.47/58,029.75 = 16,191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,675.47x = 58,029.75 × 16,191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,675.47x = 939,583,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,583,218.45/38,675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,294.03

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