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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,679.97, 58,022.92 and 16,493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,679.97, 58,022.92 and 16,493.46 is: 24,741.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,679.97 : 58,022.92 = 16,493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,679.97/58,022.92 = 16,493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,679.97x = 58,022.92 × 16,493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,679.97x = 956,998,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,998,710.10/38,679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.46

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