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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.40, 38,942.10 and 16,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.40, 38,942.10 and 16,111.80 is: 24,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.40 : 38,942.10 = 16,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.40/38,942.10 = 16,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.40x = 38,942.10 × 16,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.40x = 627,427,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,427,326.78/25,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.70

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