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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,818.63, 58,250.52 and 16,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,818.63, 58,250.52 and 16,327.66 is: 24,500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,818.63 : 58,250.52 = 16,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,818.63/58,250.52 = 16,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,818.63x = 58,250.52 × 16,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,818.63x = 951,094,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,094,685.38/38,818.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.99

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