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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,868.20, 58,302.30 and 16,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,868.20, 58,302.30 and 16,674.20 is: 25,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,868.20 : 58,302.30 = 16,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,868.20/58,302.30 = 16,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,868.20x = 58,302.30 × 16,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,868.20x = 972,144,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,144,210.66/38,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.30

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