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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,979, 39,993.02 and 16,403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,979, 39,993.02 and 16,403.80 is: 22,638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,979 : 39,993.02 = 16,403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,979/39,993.02 = 16,403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,979x = 39,993.02 × 16,403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,979x = 656,037,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,037,501.48/28,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,638.38

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