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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,778.34, 58,189.46 and 16,589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,778.34, 58,189.46 and 16,589.74 is: 24,894.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,778.34 : 58,189.46 = 16,589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,778.34/58,189.46 = 16,589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,778.34x = 58,189.46 × 16,589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,778.34x = 965,348,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,348,012.14/38,778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,894.00

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