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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,832.23, 58,238.71 and 16,643.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,832.23, 58,238.71 and 16,643.09 is: 24,960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,832.23 : 58,238.71 = 16,643.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,832.23/58,238.71 = 16,643.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,832.23x = 58,238.71 × 16,643.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,832.23x = 969,272,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,272,008.80/38,832.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960.50

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