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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,855.97, 58,274.37 and 16,666.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,855.97, 58,274.37 and 16,666.83 is: 24,996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,855.97 : 58,274.37 = 16,666.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,855.97/58,274.37 = 16,666.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,855.97x = 58,274.37 × 16,666.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,855.97x = 971,249,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,249,018.15/38,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.13

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