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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,812.53, 58,163.04 and 16,619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,812.53, 58,163.04 and 16,619.88 is: 24,905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,812.53 : 58,163.04 = 16,619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,812.53/58,163.04 = 16,619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,812.53x = 58,163.04 × 16,619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,812.53x = 966,662,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,662,745.24/38,812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.95

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