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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,766.83, 58,160.27 and 16,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,766.83, 58,160.27 and 16,265.44 is: 24,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,766.83 : 58,160.27 = 16,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,766.83/58,160.27 = 16,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,766.83x = 58,160.27 × 16,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,766.83x = 946,002,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,002,091.27/38,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.36

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