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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,618.93, 39,491.94 and 16,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,618.93, 39,491.94 and 16,041.25 is: 22,135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,618.93 : 39,491.94 = 16,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,618.93/39,491.94 = 16,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,618.93x = 39,491.94 × 16,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,618.93x = 633,500,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,500,082.53/28,618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.70

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