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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,019.40, 37,529.10 and 16,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,019.40, 37,529.10 and 16,264.20 is: 24,396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,019.40 : 37,529.10 = 16,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,019.40/37,529.10 = 16,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,019.40x = 37,529.10 × 16,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,019.40x = 610,380,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,380,788.22/25,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.30

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