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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,804.80, 58,158.50 and 16,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,804.80, 58,158.50 and 16,592.06 is: 24,867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,804.80 : 58,158.50 = 16,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,804.80/58,158.50 = 16,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,804.80x = 58,158.50 × 16,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,804.80x = 964,969,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,969,321.51/38,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.27

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