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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,959.06, 58,441.83 and 16,772.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,959.06, 58,441.83 and 16,772.98 is: 25,160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,959.06 : 58,441.83 = 16,772.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,959.06/58,441.83 = 16,772.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,959.06x = 58,441.83 × 16,772.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,959.06x = 980,243,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,243,645.75/38,959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.86

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