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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,848.82, 58,224.42 and 16,636.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,848.82, 58,224.42 and 16,636.19 is: 24,933.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,848.82 : 58,224.42 = 16,636.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,848.82/58,224.42 = 16,636.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,848.82x = 58,224.42 × 16,636.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,848.82x = 968,632,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,632,222.64/38,848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.38

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