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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.40, 41,954.70 and 16,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.40, 41,954.70 and 16,305.80 is: 24,408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.40 : 41,954.70 = 16,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.40/41,954.70 = 16,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.40x = 41,954.70 × 16,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.40x = 684,104,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,104,947.26/28,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.43

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