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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,977.08, 39,988.50 and 16,404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,977.08, 39,988.50 and 16,404.26 is: 22,637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,977.08 : 39,988.50 = 16,404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,977.08/39,988.50 = 16,404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,977.08x = 39,988.50 × 16,404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,977.08x = 655,981,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,981,751.01/28,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.95

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