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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,717.83, 58,098.62 and 16,529.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,717.83, 58,098.62 and 16,529.14 is: 24,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,717.83 : 58,098.62 = 16,529.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,717.83/58,098.62 = 16,529.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,717.83x = 58,098.62 × 16,529.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,717.83x = 960,320,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,320,223.79/38,717.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,803.05

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