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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,618.31, 39,493.27 and 16,043.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,618.31, 39,493.27 and 16,043.06 is: 22,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,618.31 : 39,493.27 = 16,043.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,618.31/39,493.27 = 16,043.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,618.31x = 39,493.27 × 16,043.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,618.31x = 633,593,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,593,018.99/28,618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,139.43

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