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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,827.80, 58,241.70 and 16,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,827.80, 58,241.70 and 16,637.40 is: 24,956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,827.80 : 58,241.70 = 16,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,827.80/58,241.70 = 16,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,827.80x = 58,241.70 × 16,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,827.80x = 968,990,459.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,990,459.58/38,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.10

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