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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,760.06, 58,145.97 and 16,573.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,760.06, 58,145.97 and 16,573.50 is: 24,862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,760.06 : 58,145.97 = 16,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,760.06/58,145.97 = 16,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,760.06x = 58,145.97 × 16,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,760.06x = 963,682,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,682,233.80/38,760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.76

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