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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,852.11, 58,281.35 and 16,369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,852.11, 58,281.35 and 16,369.29 is: 24,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,852.11 : 58,281.35 = 16,369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,852.11/58,281.35 = 16,369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,852.11x = 58,281.35 × 16,369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,852.11x = 954,024,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,024,283.93/38,852.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.28

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