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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,813.80, 58,220.70 and 16,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,813.80, 58,220.70 and 16,623.40 is: 24,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,813.80 : 58,220.70 = 16,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,813.80/58,220.70 = 16,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,813.80x = 58,220.70 × 16,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,813.80x = 967,825,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,825,984.38/38,813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.10

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