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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,945.44, 38,930.88 and 16,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,945.44, 38,930.88 and 16,082.10 is: 24,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,945.44 : 38,930.88 = 16,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,945.44/38,930.88 = 16,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,945.44x = 38,930.88 × 16,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,945.44x = 626,090,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,090,305.25/25,945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.03

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