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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,837.40, 58,246.96 and 16,661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,837.40, 58,246.96 and 16,661.24 is: 24,987.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,837.40 : 58,246.96 = 16,661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,837.40/58,246.96 = 16,661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,837.40x = 58,246.96 × 16,661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,837.40x = 970,466,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,466,579.83/38,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,987.94

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