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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,281.20, 42,421.80 and 16,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,281.20, 42,421.80 and 16,422.80 is: 24,634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,281.20 : 42,421.80 = 16,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,281.20/42,421.80 = 16,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,281.20x = 42,421.80 × 16,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,281.20x = 696,684,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,684,737.04/28,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.20

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