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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,921.02, 43,351.98 and 16,414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,921.02, 43,351.98 and 16,414.62 is: 24,605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,921.02 : 43,351.98 = 16,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,921.02/43,351.98 = 16,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,921.02x = 43,351.98 × 16,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,921.02x = 711,606,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,606,277.95/28,921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.16

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