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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,852.56, 58,278.75 and 16,651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,852.56, 58,278.75 and 16,651.54 is: 24,977.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,852.56 : 58,278.75 = 16,651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,852.56/58,278.75 = 16,651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,852.56x = 58,278.75 × 16,651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,852.56x = 970,430,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,430,936.78/38,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.27

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