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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,822.01, 58,255.59 and 16,331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,822.01, 58,255.59 and 16,331.04 is: 24,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,822.01 : 58,255.59 = 16,331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,822.01/58,255.59 = 16,331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,822.01x = 58,255.59 × 16,331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,822.01x = 951,374,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,374,370.51/38,822.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.06

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