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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,756.91, 58,141.46 and 16,570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,756.91, 58,141.46 and 16,570.41 is: 24,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,756.91 : 58,141.46 = 16,570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,756.91/58,141.46 = 16,570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,756.91x = 58,141.46 × 16,570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,756.91x = 963,427,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,427,653.59/38,756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.21

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