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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,929.05, 38,795.09 and 16,043.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,929.05, 38,795.09 and 16,043.81 is: 24,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,929.05 : 38,795.09 = 16,043.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,929.05/38,795.09 = 16,043.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,929.05x = 38,795.09 × 16,043.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,929.05x = 622,420,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,420,778.70/25,929.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.77

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