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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,644.20, 42,966.30 and 16,951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,644.20, 42,966.30 and 16,951.40 is: 25,427.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,644.20 : 42,966.30 = 16,951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,644.20/42,966.30 = 16,951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,644.20x = 42,966.30 × 16,951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,644.20x = 728,338,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,338,937.82/28,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.10

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