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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.20, 38,958.30 and 16,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.20, 38,958.30 and 16,079.40 is: 24,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.20 : 38,958.30 = 16,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.20/38,958.30 = 16,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.20x = 38,958.30 × 16,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.20x = 626,426,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,426,089.02/25,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,119.10

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