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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,850.67, 58,276.04 and 16,649.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,850.67, 58,276.04 and 16,649.65 is: 24,974.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,850.67 : 58,276.04 = 16,649.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,850.67/58,276.04 = 16,649.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,850.67x = 58,276.04 × 16,649.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,850.67x = 970,275,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,275,669.39/38,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,974.49

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