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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,732.04, 58,108.86 and 16,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,732.04, 58,108.86 and 16,253.28 is: 24,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,732.04 : 58,108.86 = 16,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,732.04/58,108.86 = 16,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,732.04x = 58,108.86 × 16,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,732.04x = 944,459,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,459,572.06/38,732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.45

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