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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,755.48, 39,682.20 and 16,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,755.48, 39,682.20 and 16,010.52 is: 22,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,755.48 : 39,682.20 = 16,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,755.48/39,682.20 = 16,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,755.48x = 39,682.20 × 16,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,755.48x = 635,332,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,332,656.74/28,755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.32

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