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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,840.31, 58,263.80 and 16,648.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,840.31, 58,263.80 and 16,648.43 is: 24,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,840.31 : 58,263.80 = 16,648.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,840.31/58,263.80 = 16,648.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,840.31x = 58,263.80 × 16,648.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,840.31x = 970,000,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,000,421.27/38,840.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,974.06

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