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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.10, 58,276.72 and 16,650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.10, 58,276.72 and 16,650.08 is: 24,975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.10 : 58,276.72 = 16,650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.10/58,276.72 = 16,650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.10x = 58,276.72 × 16,650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.10x = 970,312,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,312,050.14/38,851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.15

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