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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,787.58, 39,726.77 and 16,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,787.58, 39,726.77 and 16,041.31 is: 22,136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,787.58 : 39,726.77 = 16,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,787.58/39,726.77 = 16,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,787.58x = 39,726.77 × 16,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,787.58x = 637,269,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,269,253.35/28,787.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.95

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