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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,844.17, 58,266.29 and 16,643.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,844.17, 58,266.29 and 16,643.15 is: 24,964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,844.17 : 58,266.29 = 16,643.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,844.17/58,266.29 = 16,643.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,844.17x = 58,266.29 × 16,643.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,844.17x = 969,734,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,734,521.20/38,844.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,964.74

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