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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,840.82, 58,212.33 and 16,627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,840.82, 58,212.33 and 16,627.92 is: 24,920.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,840.82 : 58,212.33 = 16,627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,840.82/58,212.33 = 16,627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,840.82x = 58,212.33 × 16,627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,840.82x = 967,949,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,949,966.25/38,840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.95

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