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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,955.79, 43,403.94 and 16,449.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,955.79, 43,403.94 and 16,449.11 is: 24,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,955.79 : 43,403.94 = 16,449.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,955.79/43,403.94 = 16,449.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,955.79x = 43,403.94 × 16,449.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,955.79x = 713,955,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,955,884.23/28,955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.76

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