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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.60, 42,508.80 and 16,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.60, 42,508.80 and 16,051.20 is: 24,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.60 : 42,508.80 = 16,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.60/42,508.80 = 16,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.60x = 42,508.80 × 16,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.60x = 682,317,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,317,250.56/28,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.22

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