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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,748.67, 58,129.08 and 16,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,748.67, 58,129.08 and 16,562.16 is: 24,845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,748.67 : 58,129.08 = 16,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,748.67/58,129.08 = 16,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,748.67x = 58,129.08 × 16,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,748.67x = 962,743,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,743,123.61/38,748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.84

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