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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,991.40, 43,485.67 and 16,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,991.40, 43,485.67 and 16,990.24 is: 25,484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,991.40 : 43,485.67 = 16,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,991.40/43,485.67 = 16,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,991.40x = 43,485.67 × 16,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,991.40x = 738,831,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,831,969.86/28,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,484.52

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