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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,775.92, 58,173.89 and 16,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,775.92, 58,173.89 and 16,274.52 is: 24,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,775.92 : 58,173.89 = 16,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,775.92/58,173.89 = 16,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,775.92x = 58,173.89 × 16,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,775.92x = 946,752,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,752,054.91/38,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,415.98

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