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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,888.61, 58,355.57 and 16,397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,888.61, 58,355.57 and 16,397.91 is: 24,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,888.61 : 58,355.57 = 16,397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,888.61/58,355.57 = 16,397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,888.61x = 58,355.57 × 16,397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,888.61x = 956,909,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,909,384.86/38,888.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.42

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