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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,749.07, 58,146.03 and 16,257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,749.07, 58,146.03 and 16,257.74 is: 24,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,749.07 : 58,146.03 = 16,257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,749.07/58,146.03 = 16,257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,749.07x = 58,146.03 × 16,257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,749.07x = 945,322,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,322,747.04/38,749.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.01

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