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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,858.05, 58,286.94 and 16,657.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,858.05, 58,286.94 and 16,657.03 is: 24,985.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,858.05 : 58,286.94 = 16,657.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,858.05/58,286.94 = 16,657.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,858.05x = 58,286.94 × 16,657.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,858.05x = 970,887,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,887,308.19/38,858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.49

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