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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,811.68, 58,168.81 and 16,598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,811.68, 58,168.81 and 16,598.94 is: 24,877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,811.68 : 58,168.81 = 16,598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,811.68/58,168.81 = 16,598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,811.68x = 58,168.81 × 16,598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,811.68x = 965,540,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,540,587.06/38,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,877.58

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