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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.42, 58,469.30 and 16,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.42, 58,469.30 and 16,795.14 is: 25,195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.42 : 58,469.30 = 16,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.42/58,469.30 = 16,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.42x = 58,469.30 × 16,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.42x = 982,000,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,000,079.20/38,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.37

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