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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,992.01, 43,486.61 and 16,990.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,992.01, 43,486.61 and 16,990.85 is: 25,485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,992.01 : 43,486.61 = 16,990.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,992.01/43,486.61 = 16,990.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,992.01x = 43,486.61 × 16,990.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,992.01x = 738,874,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,874,467.52/28,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,485.45

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