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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,901.40, 43,358.40 and 16,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,901.40, 43,358.40 and 16,427.40 is: 24,644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,901.40 : 43,358.40 = 16,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,901.40/43,358.40 = 16,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,901.40x = 43,358.40 × 16,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,901.40x = 712,265,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,265,780.16/28,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.68

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