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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,974.61, 58,484.98 and 16,484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,974.61, 58,484.98 and 16,484.02 is: 24,735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,974.61 : 58,484.98 = 16,484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,974.61/58,484.98 = 16,484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,974.61x = 58,484.98 × 16,484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,974.61x = 964,067,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,067,580.02/38,974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,735.79

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