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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,733.04, 58,110.36 and 16,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,733.04, 58,110.36 and 16,254.28 is: 24,385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,733.04 : 58,110.36 = 16,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,733.04/58,110.36 = 16,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,733.04x = 58,110.36 × 16,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,733.04x = 944,542,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,542,062.34/38,733.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.95

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