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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,745.70, 38,545.74 and 16,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,745.70, 38,545.74 and 16,362.48 is: 24,497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,745.70 : 38,545.74 = 16,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,745.70/38,545.74 = 16,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,745.70x = 38,545.74 × 16,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,745.70x = 630,703,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,703,899.84/25,745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.45

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