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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,035.40, 41,966.70 and 16,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,035.40, 41,966.70 and 16,313.80 is: 24,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,035.40 : 41,966.70 = 16,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,035.40/41,966.70 = 16,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,035.40x = 41,966.70 × 16,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,035.40x = 684,636,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,636,350.46/28,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.42

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