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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.40, 43,437.97 and 16,480.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.40, 43,437.97 and 16,480.29 is: 24,724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.40 : 43,437.97 = 16,480.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.40/43,437.97 = 16,480.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.40x = 43,437.97 × 16,480.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.40x = 715,870,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,870,526.10/28,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.07

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