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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,803.80, 58,157 and 16,591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,803.80, 58,157 and 16,591.07 is: 24,865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,803.80 : 58,157 = 16,591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,803.80/58,157 = 16,591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,803.80x = 58,157 × 16,591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,803.80x = 964,886,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,886,857.99/38,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.78

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