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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,985.96, 43,449.51 and 16,480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,985.96, 43,449.51 and 16,480.14 is: 24,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,985.96 : 43,449.51 = 16,480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,985.96/43,449.51 = 16,480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,985.96x = 43,449.51 × 16,480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,985.96x = 716,054,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,054,007.73/28,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.48

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