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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,278.92, 37,840.62 and 16,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,278.92, 37,840.62 and 16,494.92 is: 24,691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,278.92 : 37,840.62 = 16,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,278.92/37,840.62 = 16,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,278.92x = 37,840.62 × 16,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,278.92x = 624,177,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,177,999.65/25,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.64

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