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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.66, 58,097.57 and 16,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.66, 58,097.57 and 16,541.16 is: 24,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.66 : 58,097.57 = 16,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.66/58,097.57 = 16,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.66x = 58,097.57 × 16,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.66x = 961,001,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,001,118.28/38,727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.33

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