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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.92, 37,837.62 and 16,492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.92, 37,837.62 and 16,492.92 is: 24,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.92 : 37,837.62 = 16,492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.92/37,837.62 = 16,492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.92x = 37,837.62 × 16,492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.92x = 624,052,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,052,839.65/25,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.64

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