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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,847.42, 58,271.16 and 16,646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,847.42, 58,271.16 and 16,646.40 is: 24,969.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,847.42 : 58,271.16 = 16,646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,847.42/58,271.16 = 16,646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,847.42x = 58,271.16 × 16,646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,847.42x = 970,005,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,005,037.82/38,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.61

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