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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,830.77, 58,197.51 and 16,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,830.77, 58,197.51 and 16,618.14 is: 24,906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,830.77 : 58,197.51 = 16,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,830.77/58,197.51 = 16,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,830.77x = 58,197.51 × 16,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,830.77x = 967,134,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,134,368.83/38,830.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.39

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