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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,736.91, 43,091.46 and 10,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,736.91, 43,091.46 and 10,016.49 is: 15,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,736.91 : 43,091.46 = 10,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,736.91/43,091.46 = 10,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,736.91x = 43,091.46 × 10,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,736.91x = 431,625,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,625,178.18/28,736.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,019.89

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