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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,975.32, 43,441.92 and 16,461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,975.32, 43,441.92 and 16,461.63 is: 24,680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,975.32 : 43,441.92 = 16,461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,975.32/43,441.92 = 16,461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,975.32x = 43,441.92 × 16,461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,975.32x = 715,124,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,124,813.53/28,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.48

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