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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,934.20, 58,371.84 and 16,451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,934.20, 58,371.84 and 16,451.84 is: 24,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,934.20 : 58,371.84 = 16,451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,934.20/58,371.84 = 16,451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,934.20x = 58,371.84 × 16,451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,934.20x = 960,324,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,324,172.19/38,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,665.31

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