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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,774.96, 58,152.72 and 16,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,774.96, 58,152.72 and 16,577.36 is: 24,861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,774.96 : 58,152.72 = 16,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,774.96/58,152.72 = 16,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,774.96x = 58,152.72 × 16,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,774.96x = 964,018,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,018,574.42/38,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.88

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