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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,949.41, 58,402.23 and 16,146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,949.41, 58,402.23 and 16,146.29 is: 24,210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,949.41 : 58,402.23 = 16,146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,949.41/58,402.23 = 16,146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,949.41x = 58,402.23 × 16,146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,949.41x = 942,979,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,979,342.23/38,949.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,210.36

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