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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,811.13, 58,239.29 and 16,320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,811.13, 58,239.29 and 16,320.18 is: 24,489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,811.13 : 58,239.29 = 16,320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,811.13/58,239.29 = 16,320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,811.13x = 58,239.29 × 16,320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,811.13x = 950,475,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,475,821.07/38,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.77

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