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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,750.07, 58,147.53 and 16,258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,750.07, 58,147.53 and 16,258.74 is: 24,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,750.07 : 58,147.53 = 16,258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,750.07/58,147.53 = 16,258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,750.07x = 58,147.53 × 16,258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,750.07x = 945,405,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,405,571.91/38,750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.52

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