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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,360.03, 34,985.05 and 16,410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,360.03, 34,985.05 and 16,410.42 is: 22,638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,360.03 : 34,985.05 = 16,410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,360.03/34,985.05 = 16,410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,360.03x = 34,985.05 × 16,410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,360.03x = 574,119,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,119,364.22/25,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,638.75

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