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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,676.05, 58,004.68 and 16,174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,676.05, 58,004.68 and 16,174.56 is: 24,257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,676.05 : 58,004.68 = 16,174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,676.05/58,004.68 = 16,174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,676.05x = 58,004.68 × 16,174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,676.05x = 938,200,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,200,176.94/38,676.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.91

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