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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,886.58, 58,315.29 and 16,688.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,886.58, 58,315.29 and 16,688.53 is: 25,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,886.58 : 58,315.29 = 16,688.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,886.58/58,315.29 = 16,688.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,886.58x = 58,315.29 × 16,688.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,886.58x = 973,196,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,196,570.81/38,886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,026.54

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