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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.36, 58,376.85 and 16,751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.36, 58,376.85 and 16,751.04 is: 25,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.36 : 58,376.85 = 16,751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.36/58,376.85 = 16,751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.36x = 58,376.85 × 16,751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.36x = 977,872,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,872,949.42/38,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,103.05

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