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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,816.83, 58,228.76 and 16,625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,816.83, 58,228.76 and 16,625.17 is: 24,939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,816.83 : 58,228.76 = 16,625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,816.83/58,228.76 = 16,625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,816.83x = 58,228.76 × 16,625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,816.83x = 968,063,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,063,033.89/38,816.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.26

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