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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,675.76, 58,017.69 and 16,491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,675.76, 58,017.69 and 16,491.48 is: 24,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,675.76 : 58,017.69 = 16,491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,675.76/58,017.69 = 16,491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,675.76x = 58,017.69 × 16,491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,675.76x = 956,797,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,797,574.28/38,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.95

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