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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,866.14, 58,280.04 and 16,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,866.14, 58,280.04 and 16,372.71 is: 24,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,866.14 : 58,280.04 = 16,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,866.14/58,280.04 = 16,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,866.14x = 58,280.04 × 16,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,866.14x = 954,202,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,202,193.71/38,866.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.99

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