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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,730.60, 58,098.66 and 16,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,730.60, 58,098.66 and 16,218.60 is: 24,329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,730.60 : 58,098.66 = 16,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,730.60/58,098.66 = 16,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,730.60x = 58,098.66 × 16,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,730.60x = 942,278,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,278,927.08/38,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,329.06

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