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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.42, 58,472.30 and 16,797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.42, 58,472.30 and 16,797.14 is: 25,198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.42 : 58,472.30 = 16,797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.42/58,472.30 = 16,797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.42x = 58,472.30 × 16,797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.42x = 982,167,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,167,409.22/38,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,198.37

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