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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,625.69, 39,502.94 and 16,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,625.69, 39,502.94 and 16,050.44 is: 22,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,625.69 : 39,502.94 = 16,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,625.69/39,502.94 = 16,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,625.69x = 39,502.94 × 16,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,625.69x = 634,039,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,039,290.53/28,625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,149.31

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