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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,816.10, 58,246.72 and 16,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,816.10, 58,246.72 and 16,325.14 is: 24,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,816.10 : 58,246.72 = 16,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,816.10/58,246.72 = 16,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,816.10x = 58,246.72 × 16,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,816.10x = 950,885,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,885,858.54/38,816.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.20

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