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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,289.32, 39,034.92 and 16,350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,289.32, 39,034.92 and 16,350.34 is: 22,560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,289.32 : 39,034.92 = 16,350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,289.32/39,034.92 = 16,350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,289.32x = 39,034.92 × 16,350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,289.32x = 638,234,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,234,213.87/28,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,560.96

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