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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,998.30, 58,503.56 and 16,817.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,998.30, 58,503.56 and 16,817.98 is: 25,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,998.30 : 58,503.56 = 16,817.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,998.30/58,503.56 = 16,817.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,998.30x = 58,503.56 × 16,817.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,998.30x = 983,911,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,911,702.01/38,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.60

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