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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973.96, 58,482 and 16,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973.96, 58,482 and 16,809.12 is: 25,222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973.96 : 58,482 = 16,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973.96/58,482 = 16,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973.96x = 58,482 × 16,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973.96x = 983,030,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,030,955.84/38,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.76

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