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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,298.08, 39,046.98 and 16,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,298.08, 39,046.98 and 16,359.10 is: 22,573.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,298.08 : 39,046.98 = 16,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,298.08/39,046.98 = 16,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,298.08x = 39,046.98 × 16,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,298.08x = 638,773,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,773,450.52/28,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.03

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