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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,295.28, 58,947.13 and 16,808.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,295.28, 58,947.13 and 16,808.29 is: 25,214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,295.28 : 58,947.13 = 16,808.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,295.28/58,947.13 = 16,808.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,295.28x = 58,947.13 × 16,808.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,295.28x = 990,800,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,800,455.71/39,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.24

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