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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,979.79, 39,991.10 and 16,404.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,979.79, 39,991.10 and 16,404.27 is: 22,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,979.79 : 39,991.10 = 16,404.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,979.79/39,991.10 = 16,404.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,979.79x = 39,991.10 × 16,404.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,979.79x = 656,024,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,024,719.98/28,979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.32

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