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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,675.95, 58,017.97 and 16,491.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,675.95, 58,017.97 and 16,491.67 is: 24,739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,675.95 : 58,017.97 = 16,491.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,675.95/58,017.97 = 16,491.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,675.95x = 58,017.97 × 16,491.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,675.95x = 956,813,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,813,090.88/38,675.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.23

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