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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,759.93, 58,145.97 and 16,573.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,759.93, 58,145.97 and 16,573.41 is: 24,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,759.93 : 58,145.97 = 16,573.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,759.93/58,145.97 = 16,573.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,759.93x = 58,145.97 × 16,573.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,759.93x = 963,677,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,677,000.66/38,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.72

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