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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,853.68, 58,268.18 and 16,661.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,853.68, 58,268.18 and 16,661.09 is: 24,986.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,853.68 : 58,268.18 = 16,661.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,853.68/58,268.18 = 16,661.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,853.68x = 58,268.18 × 16,661.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,853.68x = 970,811,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,811,307.81/38,853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.34

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