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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,845.50, 58,277.97 and 16,647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,845.50, 58,277.97 and 16,647.90 is: 24,976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,845.50 : 58,277.97 = 16,647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,845.50/58,277.97 = 16,647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,845.50x = 58,277.97 × 16,647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,845.50x = 970,205,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,205,816.76/38,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.02

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