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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,865.36, 58,298.08 and 16,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,865.36, 58,298.08 and 16,664.40 is: 24,996.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,865.36 : 58,298.08 = 16,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,865.36/58,298.08 = 16,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,865.36x = 58,298.08 × 16,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,865.36x = 971,502,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,502,524.35/38,865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.62

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