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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.60, 38,042.10 and 16,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.60, 38,042.10 and 16,606.20 is: 24,937.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.60 : 38,042.10 = 16,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.60/38,042.10 = 16,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.60x = 38,042.10 × 16,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.60x = 631,734,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,734,721.02/25,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.62

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