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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,849.44, 39,811.44 and 16,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,849.44, 39,811.44 and 16,275.36 is: 22,459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,849.44 : 39,811.44 = 16,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,849.44/39,811.44 = 16,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,849.44x = 39,811.44 × 16,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,849.44x = 647,945,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,945,518.12/28,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.55

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