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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.24, 58,365.68 and 16,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.24, 58,365.68 and 16,722.08 is: 25,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.24 : 58,365.68 = 16,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.24/58,365.68 = 16,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.24x = 58,365.68 × 16,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.24x = 975,995,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,995,570.21/38,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.26

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