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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.54, 42,084.74 and 16,361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.54, 42,084.74 and 16,361.55 is: 24,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.54 : 42,084.74 = 16,361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.54/42,084.74 = 16,361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.54x = 42,084.74 × 16,361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.54x = 688,571,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,571,577.75/28,056.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,542.28

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