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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.92, 37,842.10 and 16,495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.92, 37,842.10 and 16,495.92 is: 24,693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.92 : 37,842.10 = 16,495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.92/37,842.10 = 16,495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.92x = 37,842.10 × 16,495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.92x = 624,240,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,240,254.23/25,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.13

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