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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.72, 58,372.92 and 16,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.72, 58,372.92 and 16,114.32 is: 24,174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.72 : 58,372.92 = 16,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.72/58,372.92 = 16,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.72x = 58,372.92 × 16,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.72x = 940,639,912.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,639,912.21/38,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,174.31

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