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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,535.29, 42,774.86 and 16,674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,535.29, 42,774.86 and 16,674.01 is: 24,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,535.29 : 42,774.86 = 16,674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,535.29/42,774.86 = 16,674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,535.29x = 42,774.86 × 16,674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,535.29x = 713,228,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,228,360.02/28,535.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.61

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