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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,921.80, 43,382.70 and 16,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,921.80, 43,382.70 and 16,480.20 is: 24,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,921.80 : 43,382.70 = 16,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,921.80/43,382.70 = 16,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,921.80x = 43,382.70 × 16,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,921.80x = 714,955,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,955,572.54/28,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.30

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