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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,688.70, 58,039.05 and 16,502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,688.70, 58,039.05 and 16,502.14 is: 24,755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,688.70 : 58,039.05 = 16,502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,688.70/58,039.05 = 16,502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,688.70x = 58,039.05 × 16,502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,688.70x = 957,768,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,768,528.57/38,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,755.77

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