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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,112.30, 42,161.70 and 16,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,112.30, 42,161.70 and 16,240.40 is: 24,356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,112.30 : 42,161.70 = 16,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,112.30/42,161.70 = 16,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,112.30x = 42,161.70 × 16,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,112.30x = 684,722,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,722,872.68/28,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,356.70

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