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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,031.46, 34,529.58 and 16,080.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,031.46, 34,529.58 and 16,080.29 is: 22,181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,031.46 : 34,529.58 = 16,080.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,031.46/34,529.58 = 16,080.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,031.46x = 34,529.58 × 16,080.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,031.46x = 555,245,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,245,659.98/25,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.91

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