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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.33, 38,950.11 and 16,059.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.33, 38,950.11 and 16,059.69 is: 24,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.33 : 38,950.11 = 16,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.33/38,950.11 = 16,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.33x = 38,950.11 × 16,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.33x = 625,526,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,526,692.07/25,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,104.77

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