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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.48, 58,401.80 and 16,786.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.48, 58,401.80 and 16,786.30 is: 25,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.48 : 58,401.80 = 16,786.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.48/58,401.80 = 16,786.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.48x = 58,401.80 × 16,786.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.48x = 980,350,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,350,135.34/38,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.39

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