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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,691.72, 42,997.94 and 16,048.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,691.72, 42,997.94 and 16,048.13 is: 24,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,691.72 : 42,997.94 = 16,048.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,691.72/42,997.94 = 16,048.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,691.72x = 42,997.94 × 16,048.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,691.72x = 690,036,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,036,295.80/28,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.02

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