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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,805.31, 39,749.67 and 16,058.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,805.31, 39,749.67 and 16,058.07 is: 22,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,805.31 : 39,749.67 = 16,058.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,805.31/39,749.67 = 16,058.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,805.31x = 39,749.67 × 16,058.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,805.31x = 638,302,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,302,983.34/28,805.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.21

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