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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,806.66, 58,161.32 and 16,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,806.66, 58,161.32 and 16,593.96 is: 24,870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,806.66 : 58,161.32 = 16,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,806.66/58,161.32 = 16,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,806.66x = 58,161.32 × 16,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,806.66x = 965,126,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,126,534.66/38,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.13

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