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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,747.67, 58,127.58 and 16,561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,747.67, 58,127.58 and 16,561.16 is: 24,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,747.67 : 58,127.58 = 16,561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,747.67/58,127.58 = 16,561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,747.67x = 58,127.58 × 16,561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,747.67x = 962,659,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,659,779.35/38,747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.33

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