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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.72, 58,228.97 and 16,636.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.72, 58,228.97 and 16,636.58 is: 24,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.72 : 58,228.97 = 16,636.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.72/58,228.97 = 16,636.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.72x = 58,228.97 × 16,636.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.72x = 968,730,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,730,980.11/38,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.75

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