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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,761.56, 58,148.22 and 16,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,761.56, 58,148.22 and 16,575 is: 24,865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,761.56 : 58,148.22 = 16,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,761.56/58,148.22 = 16,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,761.56x = 58,148.22 × 16,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,761.56x = 963,806,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,806,746.50/38,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.01

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