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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,780.46, 43,176.86 and 16,306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,780.46, 43,176.86 and 16,306.46 is: 24,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,780.46 : 43,176.86 = 16,306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,780.46/43,176.86 = 16,306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,780.46x = 43,176.86 × 16,306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,780.46x = 704,061,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,061,740.52/28,780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.19

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