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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,811, 58,167.78 and 16,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,811, 58,167.78 and 16,598.24 is: 24,876.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,811 : 58,167.78 = 16,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,811/58,167.78 = 16,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,811x = 58,167.78 × 16,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,811x = 965,482,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,482,772.71/38,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.52

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