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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,835.96, 58,184.82 and 16,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,835.96, 58,184.82 and 16,297.08 is: 24,416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,835.96 : 58,184.82 = 16,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,835.96/58,184.82 = 16,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,835.96x = 58,184.82 × 16,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,835.96x = 948,242,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,242,666.33/38,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.61

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