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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,892.67, 58,344.63 and 16,705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,892.67, 58,344.63 and 16,705.86 is: 25,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,892.67 : 58,344.63 = 16,705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,892.67/58,344.63 = 16,705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,892.67x = 58,344.63 × 16,705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,892.67x = 974,696,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,696,939.09/38,892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,061.20

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