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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,679.98, 58,022.96 and 16,493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,679.98, 58,022.96 and 16,493.49 is: 24,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,679.98 : 58,022.96 = 16,493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,679.98/58,022.96 = 16,493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,679.98x = 58,022.96 × 16,493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,679.98x = 957,001,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,001,028.06/38,679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.51

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