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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,800.62, 58,152.22 and 16,587.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,800.62, 58,152.22 and 16,587.89 is: 24,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,800.62 : 58,152.22 = 16,587.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,800.62/58,152.22 = 16,587.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,800.62x = 58,152.22 × 16,587.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,800.62x = 964,622,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,622,628.62/38,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.01

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