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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,859.70, 58,246.35 and 16,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,859.70, 58,246.35 and 16,669.30 is: 24,985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,859.70 : 58,246.35 = 16,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,859.70/58,246.35 = 16,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,859.70x = 58,246.35 × 16,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,859.70x = 970,925,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,925,882.06/38,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.42

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