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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,714.97, 58,098.39 and 16,533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,714.97, 58,098.39 and 16,533.54 is: 24,811.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,714.97 : 58,098.39 = 16,533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,714.97/58,098.39 = 16,533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,714.97x = 58,098.39 × 16,533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,714.97x = 960,572,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,572,055.00/38,714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,811.39

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