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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,795.55, 39,741.08 and 16,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,795.55, 39,741.08 and 16,049.89 is: 22,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,795.55 : 39,741.08 = 16,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,795.55/39,741.08 = 16,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,795.55x = 39,741.08 × 16,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,795.55x = 637,839,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,839,962.48/28,795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.65

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