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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,946.08, 39,945.72 and 16,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,946.08, 39,945.72 and 16,373.26 is: 22,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,946.08 : 39,945.72 = 16,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,946.08/39,945.72 = 16,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,946.08x = 39,945.72 × 16,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,946.08x = 654,041,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,041,659.45/28,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,595.17

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