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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,956.06, 43,441.58 and 16,958.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,956.06, 43,441.58 and 16,958.34 is: 25,441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,956.06 : 43,441.58 = 16,958.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,956.06/43,441.58 = 16,958.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,956.06x = 43,441.58 × 16,958.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,956.06x = 736,696,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,696,998.99/28,956.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,441.89

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