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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.60, 58,378.72 and 16,752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.60, 58,378.72 and 16,752.30 is: 25,104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.60 : 58,378.72 = 16,752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.60/58,378.72 = 16,752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.60x = 58,378.72 × 16,752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.60x = 977,977,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,977,831.06/38,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,104.94

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