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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,136.34, 37,726.38 and 16,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,136.34, 37,726.38 and 16,381.08 is: 24,585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,136.34 : 37,726.38 = 16,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,136.34/37,726.38 = 16,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,136.34x = 37,726.38 × 16,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,136.34x = 617,998,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,998,848.89/25,136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.87

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