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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.77, 43,438.53 and 16,480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.77, 43,438.53 and 16,480.67 is: 24,724.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.77 : 43,438.53 = 16,480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.77/43,438.53 = 16,480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.77x = 43,438.53 × 16,480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.77x = 715,895,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,895,861.02/28,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.63

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