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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,805.32, 58,230.43 and 16,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,805.32, 58,230.43 and 16,314.22 is: 24,480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,805.32 : 58,230.43 = 16,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,805.32/58,230.43 = 16,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,805.32x = 58,230.43 × 16,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,805.32x = 949,984,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,984,228.43/38,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,480.78

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