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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.83, 38,947.86 and 16,058.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.83, 38,947.86 and 16,058.19 is: 24,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.83 : 38,947.86 = 16,058.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.83/38,947.86 = 16,058.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.83x = 38,947.86 × 16,058.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.83x = 625,432,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,432,135.97/25,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.52

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