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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,145.60, 42,218.40 and 16,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,145.60, 42,218.40 and 16,452.80 is: 24,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,145.60 : 42,218.40 = 16,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,145.60/42,218.40 = 16,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,145.60x = 42,218.40 × 16,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,145.60x = 694,610,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,610,891.52/28,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.20

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