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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,271.70, 42,407.55 and 16,413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,271.70, 42,407.55 and 16,413.30 is: 24,619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,271.70 : 42,407.55 = 16,413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,271.70/42,407.55 = 16,413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,271.70x = 42,407.55 × 16,413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,271.70x = 696,047,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,047,840.42/28,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.95

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