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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,581.09, 39,441.94 and 16,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,581.09, 39,441.94 and 16,005.84 is: 22,088.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,581.09 : 39,441.94 = 16,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,581.09/39,441.94 = 16,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,581.09x = 39,441.94 × 16,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,581.09x = 631,301,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,301,300.90/28,581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,088.08

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