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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,759.43, 58,145.22 and 16,572.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,759.43, 58,145.22 and 16,572.91 is: 24,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,759.43 : 58,145.22 = 16,572.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,759.43/58,145.22 = 16,572.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,759.43x = 58,145.22 × 16,572.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,759.43x = 963,635,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,635,497.99/38,759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.96

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