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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,725.16, 58,093.82 and 16,538.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,725.16, 58,093.82 and 16,538.66 is: 24,810.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,725.16 : 58,093.82 = 16,538.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,725.16/58,093.82 = 16,538.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,725.16x = 58,093.82 × 16,538.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,725.16x = 960,793,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,793,937.08/38,725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.59

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