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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.28, 38,126.49 and 16,048.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.28, 38,126.49 and 16,048.77 is: 24,069.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.28 : 38,126.49 = 16,048.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.28/38,126.49 = 16,048.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.28x = 38,126.49 × 16,048.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.28x = 611,883,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,883,268.92/25,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.73

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