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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.05, 38,429.86 and 16,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.05, 38,429.86 and 16,759.32 is: 25,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.05 : 38,429.86 = 16,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.05/38,429.86 = 16,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.05x = 38,429.86 × 16,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.05x = 644,058,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,058,321.30/25,666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,093.78

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