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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,848.42, 58,272.66 and 16,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,848.42, 58,272.66 and 16,647.40 is: 24,971.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,848.42 : 58,272.66 = 16,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,848.42/58,272.66 = 16,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,848.42x = 58,272.66 × 16,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,848.42x = 970,088,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,088,280.08/38,848.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.11

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