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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,611.36, 39,483.55 and 16,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,611.36, 39,483.55 and 16,036.11 is: 22,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,611.36 : 39,483.55 = 16,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,611.36/39,483.55 = 16,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,611.36x = 39,483.55 × 16,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,611.36x = 633,162,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,162,571.04/28,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,129.76

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