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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,806.16, 58,160.57 and 16,593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,806.16, 58,160.57 and 16,593.46 is: 24,869.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,806.16 : 58,160.57 = 16,593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,806.16/58,160.57 = 16,593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,806.16x = 58,160.57 × 16,593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,806.16x = 965,084,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,084,863.50/38,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.38

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