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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,327.73, 42,433.26 and 16,612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,327.73, 42,433.26 and 16,612.70 is: 24,884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,327.73 : 42,433.26 = 16,612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,327.73/42,433.26 = 16,612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,327.73x = 42,433.26 × 16,612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,327.73x = 704,930,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,930,806.24/28,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.84

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