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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,778.04, 58,153.02 and 16,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,778.04, 58,153.02 and 16,592.92 is: 24,883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,778.04 : 58,153.02 = 16,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,778.04/58,153.02 = 16,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,778.04x = 58,153.02 × 16,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,778.04x = 964,928,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,928,408.62/38,778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.37

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