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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,737.71, 58,112.37 and 16,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,737.71, 58,112.37 and 16,551 is: 24,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,737.71 : 58,112.37 = 16,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,737.71/58,112.37 = 16,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,737.71x = 58,112.37 × 16,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,737.71x = 961,817,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,817,835.87/38,737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.98

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