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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,749.58, 38,689.18 and 16,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,749.58, 38,689.18 and 16,393.82 is: 24,631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,749.58 : 38,689.18 = 16,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,749.58/38,689.18 = 16,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,749.58x = 38,689.18 × 16,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,749.58x = 634,263,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,263,452.87/25,749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.99

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