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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,699.09, 58,051.70 and 16,512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,699.09, 58,051.70 and 16,512.65 is: 24,770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,699.09 : 58,051.70 = 16,512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,699.09/58,051.70 = 16,512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,699.09x = 58,051.70 × 16,512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,699.09x = 958,587,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,587,404.01/38,699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.28

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