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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.91, 58,097.96 and 16,541.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.91, 58,097.96 and 16,541.41 is: 24,814.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.91 : 58,097.96 = 16,541.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.91/58,097.96 = 16,541.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.91x = 58,097.96 × 16,541.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.91x = 961,022,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,022,176.52/38,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.72

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