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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,983.98, 58,426.83 and 16,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,983.98, 58,426.83 and 16,771.62 is: 25,136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,983.98 : 58,426.83 = 16,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,983.98/58,426.83 = 16,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,983.98x = 58,426.83 × 16,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,983.98x = 979,912,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,912,590.56/38,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,136.29

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