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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,950.73, 39,948.65 and 16,204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,950.73, 39,948.65 and 16,204.62 is: 22,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,950.73 : 39,948.65 = 16,204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,950.73/39,948.65 = 16,204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,950.73x = 39,948.65 × 16,204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,950.73x = 647,352,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,352,611.74/28,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,360.49

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