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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.79, 58,419.83 and 16,461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.79, 58,419.83 and 16,461.90 is: 24,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.79 : 58,419.83 = 16,461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.79/58,419.83 = 16,461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.79x = 58,419.83 × 16,461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.79x = 961,701,440.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,701,440.63/38,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.56

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