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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.39, 58,440.08 and 16,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.39, 58,440.08 and 16,475.40 is: 24,702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.39 : 58,440.08 = 16,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.39/58,440.08 = 16,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.39x = 58,440.08 × 16,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.39x = 962,823,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,823,735.22/38,976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.74

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