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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,930.19, 58,365.85 and 16,447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,930.19, 58,365.85 and 16,447.83 is: 24,659.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,930.19 : 58,365.85 = 16,447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,930.19/58,365.85 = 16,447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,930.19x = 58,365.85 × 16,447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,930.19x = 959,991,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,991,578.61/38,930.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.31

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