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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,904.72, 58,363.92 and 16,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,904.72, 58,363.92 and 16,108.32 is: 24,165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904.72 : 58,363.92 = 16,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904.72/58,363.92 = 16,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904.72x = 58,363.92 × 16,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904.72x = 940,144,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,144,699.81/38,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.31

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