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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,951.56, 58,411.14 and 16,753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,951.56, 58,411.14 and 16,753.24 is: 25,122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,951.56 : 58,411.14 = 16,753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,951.56/58,411.14 = 16,753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,951.56x = 58,411.14 × 16,753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,951.56x = 978,575,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,575,847.09/38,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,122.89

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