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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,747.28, 58,052.10 and 16,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,747.28, 58,052.10 and 16,208.28 is: 24,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,747.28 : 58,052.10 = 16,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,747.28/58,052.10 = 16,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,747.28x = 58,052.10 × 16,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,747.28x = 940,924,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,924,691.39/38,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.63

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