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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,632.08, 42,959.06 and 16,166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,632.08, 42,959.06 and 16,166.18 is: 24,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,632.08 : 42,959.06 = 16,166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,632.08/42,959.06 = 16,166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,632.08x = 42,959.06 × 16,166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,632.08x = 694,483,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,483,983.78/28,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.45

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