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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,881.90, 43,266.78 and 16,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,881.90, 43,266.78 and 16,363.44 is: 24,513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,881.90 : 43,266.78 = 16,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,881.90/43,266.78 = 16,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,881.90x = 43,266.78 × 16,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,881.90x = 707,993,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,993,358.52/28,881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,513.39

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