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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,861.61, 58,236.80 and 16,669.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,861.61, 58,236.80 and 16,669.05 is: 24,979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,861.61 : 58,236.80 = 16,669.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,861.61/58,236.80 = 16,669.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,861.61x = 58,236.80 × 16,669.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,861.61x = 970,752,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,752,203.77/38,861.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.72

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