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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,755.56, 58,139.22 and 16,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,755.56, 58,139.22 and 16,569 is: 24,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,755.56 : 58,139.22 = 16,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,755.56/58,139.22 = 16,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,755.56x = 58,139.22 × 16,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,755.56x = 963,308,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,308,736.18/38,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.01

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