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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,817.63, 58,249.02 and 16,326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,817.63, 58,249.02 and 16,326.66 is: 24,499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,817.63 : 58,249.02 = 16,326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,817.63/58,249.02 = 16,326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,817.63x = 58,249.02 × 16,326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,817.63x = 951,012,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,012,224.53/38,817.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.49

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