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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,032.46, 34,530.96 and 16,081.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,032.46, 34,530.96 and 16,081.29 is: 22,183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,032.46 : 34,530.96 = 16,081.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,032.46/34,530.96 = 16,081.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,032.46x = 34,530.96 × 16,081.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,032.46x = 555,302,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,302,381.74/25,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,183.29

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