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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,716.52, 43,046.66 and 16,072.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,716.52, 43,046.66 and 16,072.45 is: 24,092.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,716.52 : 43,046.66 = 16,072.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,716.52/43,046.66 = 16,072.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,716.52x = 43,046.66 × 16,072.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,716.52x = 691,865,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,865,290.52/28,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.94

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