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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,535.04, 42,774.48 and 16,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,535.04, 42,774.48 and 16,673.76 is: 24,994.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,535.04 : 42,774.48 = 16,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,535.04/42,774.48 = 16,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,535.04x = 42,774.48 × 16,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,535.04x = 713,211,413.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,211,413.64/28,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.23

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