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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,841.40, 58,233.30 and 16,636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,841.40, 58,233.30 and 16,636.60 is: 24,942.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,841.40 : 58,233.30 = 16,636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,841.40/58,233.30 = 16,636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,841.40x = 58,233.30 × 16,636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,841.40x = 968,804,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,804,118.78/38,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,942.56

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