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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.61, 58,487.98 and 16,486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.61, 58,487.98 and 16,486.02 is: 24,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.61 : 58,487.98 = 16,486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.61/58,487.98 = 16,486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.61x = 58,487.98 × 16,486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.61x = 964,234,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,234,008.04/38,976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.79

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