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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,409.81, 38,107.52 and 16,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,409.81, 38,107.52 and 16,035.79 is: 24,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,409.81 : 38,107.52 = 16,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,409.81/38,107.52 = 16,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,409.81x = 38,107.52 × 16,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,409.81x = 611,084,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,084,132.96/25,409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,049.14

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