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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,843.06, 58,267.92 and 16,651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,843.06, 58,267.92 and 16,651.18 is: 24,978.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,843.06 : 58,267.92 = 16,651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,843.06/58,267.92 = 16,651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,843.06x = 58,267.92 × 16,651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,843.06x = 970,229,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,229,332.81/38,843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.19

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