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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.36, 58,277.07 and 16,650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.36, 58,277.07 and 16,650.34 is: 24,975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.36 : 58,277.07 = 16,650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.36/58,277.07 = 16,650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.36x = 58,277.07 × 16,650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.36x = 970,332,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,332,884.01/38,851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.52

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