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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,958.73, 58,450.39 and 16,782.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,958.73, 58,450.39 and 16,782.55 is: 25,179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,958.73 : 58,450.39 = 16,782.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,958.73/58,450.39 = 16,782.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,958.73x = 58,450.39 × 16,782.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,958.73x = 980,946,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,946,557.81/38,958.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,179.12

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