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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,801.81, 58,168.06 and 16,603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,801.81, 58,168.06 and 16,603.76 is: 24,890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,801.81 : 58,168.06 = 16,603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,801.81/58,168.06 = 16,603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,801.81x = 58,168.06 × 16,603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,801.81x = 965,808,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,808,611.82/38,801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.81

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