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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,897,682.40, 38,846,523.60 and 16,323,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,897,682.40, 38,846,523.60 and 16,323,871.20 is: 24,485,806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,897,682.40 : 38,846,523.60 = 16,323,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,897,682.40/38,846,523.60 = 16,323,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,897,682.40x = 38,846,523.60 × 16,323,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,897,682.40x = 634,125,647,814,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,125,647,814,160.38/25,897,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485,806.80

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