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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.62, 42,044.31 and 16,194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.62, 42,044.31 and 16,194.66 is: 24,293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.62 : 42,044.31 = 16,194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.62/42,044.31 = 16,194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.62x = 42,044.31 × 16,194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.62x = 680,893,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,893,305.38/28,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,293.65

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