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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,889.97, 58,357.63 and 16,399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,889.97, 58,357.63 and 16,399.27 is: 24,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,889.97 : 58,357.63 = 16,399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,889.97/58,357.63 = 16,399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,889.97x = 58,357.63 × 16,399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,889.97x = 957,022,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,022,530.93/38,889.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.47

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