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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,845.10, 58,267.71 and 16,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,845.10, 58,267.71 and 16,644.08 is: 24,966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,845.10 : 58,267.71 = 16,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,845.10/58,267.71 = 16,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,845.10x = 58,267.71 × 16,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,845.10x = 969,812,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,812,426.66/38,845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.15

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