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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.86, 58,529.59 and 16,828.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,997.86, 58,529.59 and 16,828.05 is: 25,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997.86 : 58,529.59 = 16,828.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997.86/58,529.59 = 16,828.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997.86x = 58,529.59 × 16,828.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997.86x = 984,939,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,939,044.42/38,997.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.24

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