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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,795.61, 39,741.17 and 16,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,795.61, 39,741.17 and 16,049.95 is: 22,150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,795.61 : 39,741.17 = 16,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,795.61/39,741.17 = 16,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,795.61x = 39,741.17 × 16,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,795.61x = 637,843,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,843,835.38/28,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.73

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