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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,946.58, 39,948.42 and 16,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,946.58, 39,948.42 and 16,201.04 is: 22,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,946.58 : 39,948.42 = 16,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,946.58/39,948.42 = 16,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,946.58x = 39,948.42 × 16,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,946.58x = 647,205,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,205,750.61/28,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.63

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