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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.80, 37,946.70 and 16,440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.80, 37,946.70 and 16,440.45 is: 24,660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.80 : 37,946.70 = 16,440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.80/37,946.70 = 16,440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.80x = 37,946.70 × 16,440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.80x = 623,860,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,860,824.02/25,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.68

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