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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,910.86, 38,778.72 and 16,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,910.86, 38,778.72 and 16,058.44 is: 24,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,910.86 : 38,778.72 = 16,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,910.86/38,778.72 = 16,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,910.86x = 38,778.72 × 16,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,910.86x = 622,725,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,725,748.40/25,910.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.39

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