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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,960.64, 58,463.28 and 16,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,960.64, 58,463.28 and 16,469.52 is: 24,713.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,960.64 : 58,463.28 = 16,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,960.64/58,463.28 = 16,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,960.64x = 58,463.28 × 16,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,960.64x = 962,862,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,862,159.23/38,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.72

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