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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.01, 58,312.96 and 16,682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.01, 58,312.96 and 16,682.71 is: 25,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.01 : 58,312.96 = 16,682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.01/58,312.96 = 16,682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.01x = 58,312.96 × 16,682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.01x = 972,818,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,818,200.92/38,863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,031.98

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