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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.82, 58,226.40 and 16,633.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.82, 58,226.40 and 16,633.26 is: 24,944.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.82 : 58,226.40 = 16,633.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.82/58,226.40 = 16,633.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.82x = 58,226.40 × 16,633.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.82x = 968,494,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,494,850.06/38,825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.61

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