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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,840.60, 58,271.70 and 16,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,840.60, 58,271.70 and 16,664.60 is: 25,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,840.60 : 58,271.70 = 16,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,840.60/58,271.70 = 16,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,840.60x = 58,271.70 × 16,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,840.60x = 971,074,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,074,571.82/38,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.53

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