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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,834.70, 58,230.45 and 16,644.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,834.70, 58,230.45 and 16,644.30 is: 24,957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,834.70 : 58,230.45 = 16,644.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,834.70/58,230.45 = 16,644.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,834.70x = 58,230.45 × 16,644.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,834.70x = 969,205,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,205,078.94/38,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.19

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