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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,787.08, 58,189.26 and 16,601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,787.08, 58,189.26 and 16,601.48 is: 24,905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,787.08 : 58,189.26 = 16,601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,787.08/58,189.26 = 16,601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,787.08x = 58,189.26 × 16,601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,787.08x = 966,027,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,027,836.10/38,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.92

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