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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,245.40, 37,868.10 and 16,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,245.40, 37,868.10 and 16,490.20 is: 24,735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,245.40 : 37,868.10 = 16,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,245.40/37,868.10 = 16,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,245.40x = 37,868.10 × 16,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,245.40x = 624,452,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,452,542.62/25,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,735.30

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