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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.87, 58,488.36 and 16,486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.87, 58,488.36 and 16,486.27 is: 24,739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.87 : 58,488.36 = 16,486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.87/58,488.36 = 16,486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.87x = 58,488.36 × 16,486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.87x = 964,254,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,254,894.82/38,976.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.16

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