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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.42, 58,470.80 and 16,796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.42, 58,470.80 and 16,796.14 is: 25,196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.42 : 58,470.80 = 16,796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.42/58,470.80 = 16,796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.42x = 58,470.80 × 16,796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.42x = 982,083,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,083,742.71/38,976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,196.87

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