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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,340.01, 42,463.31 and 16,460.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,340.01, 42,463.31 and 16,460.43 is: 24,663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,340.01 : 42,463.31 = 16,460.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,340.01/42,463.31 = 16,460.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,340.01x = 42,463.31 × 16,460.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,340.01x = 698,964,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,964,464.35/28,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.52

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