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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,875.36, 58,264.08 and 16,662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,875.36, 58,264.08 and 16,662.64 is: 24,972.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,875.36 : 58,264.08 = 16,662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,875.36/58,264.08 = 16,662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,875.36x = 58,264.08 × 16,662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,875.36x = 970,833,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,833,389.97/38,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.97

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