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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,825.08, 39,778.08 and 16,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,825.08, 39,778.08 and 16,249.84 is: 22,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,825.08 : 39,778.08 = 16,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,825.08/39,778.08 = 16,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,825.08x = 39,778.08 × 16,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,825.08x = 646,387,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,387,435.51/28,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.48

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