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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,119.05, 38,805.45 and 16,182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,119.05, 38,805.45 and 16,182.42 is: 22,332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,119.05 : 38,805.45 = 16,182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,119.05/38,805.45 = 16,182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,119.05x = 38,805.45 × 16,182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,119.05x = 627,966,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,966,090.19/28,119.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.41

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