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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,964.34, 58,448.67 and 16,787.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,964.34, 58,448.67 and 16,787.62 is: 25,182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,964.34 : 58,448.67 = 16,787.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,964.34/58,448.67 = 16,787.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,964.34x = 58,448.67 × 16,787.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,964.34x = 981,214,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,214,061.47/38,964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,182.36

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